– seven physiotherapists added

Minister within the Ministry of Health, Dr Bheri Ramsarran, at the orientation session with Cuban scholarship students.

The Health sector will be boosted with the addition of seven physiotherapists who returned to Guyana this year, after completing their five-year studies in Cuba.

The Ministry of Health held an orientation session Tuesday at the office of the National Commission on Disability, where it was disclosed that the physiotherapists will be attached to the diagnostic and treatment centres and hospitals in Region Four for a period of six months.

During an interview with the Government Information Agency, the students expressed their gratitude to the Governments of Guyana and Cuba for their generosity.

Dexter George, one of the students, said that the accommodation and teaching in Cuba were excellent.

After completing their internship, the students will be deployed throughout the 10 administrative regions to provide services in physiotherapy treatment.

Physiotherapy is recognised as a healthcare profession which involves the assessment and management of persons with physical impairment.

In Guyana, physiotherapy services are available at hospitals in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and at some health centres in Regions 3 and 4.

In Georgetown, physiotherapy services are available at the Georgetown Public Hospital, for patients with neurological problems at the Palms, and for children with special needs at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre. (GINA)