– girl treated for second-degree burns at GPH
A GIRL, 12, was treated at Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) for second degree burns yesterday, after her mother allegedly scalded her right arm as punishment for taking some milk without permission.

The burning incident occurred last Thursday, at their city home, but the victim was not taken for treatment to the injury.

However, because the burn remained untreated, aggravated by the intense heat of the sun, the condition worsened and on her return there, Queenstown Community High School teachers immediately commenced investigating what transpired.

The child was initially afraid to recall the incident but gave details when pressed and was accompanied to the hospital by a teacher.

The student, having commenced the treatment process, has been advised to visit a district clinic for follow-up dressings.

A medical report was issued by a GPH doctor and a statement given to the Police on duty in the hospital compound who are conducting further investigations.

Meanwhile, an also unnamed three-year-old girl, from Chelsea Park, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was rushed to the same institution after being accidentally burnt on Sunday and she, too, was treated and admitted to the GPH Burns Care Unit.
Reports said a utensil fell off a stove and emptied its contents on her.