DURING the period October 17-23, the Health Ministry held a medical outreach at the Wales Community Centre where 2494 residents received medical attention in a number of areas. This outreach was held in partnership with Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO), the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) and the West Demerara Regional Hospital. The services offered encompassed general medical checkup (outpatient), dental care, TB sensitisation/educational session, voluntary counselling and testing, VIA screening for cervical cancer, eye care and a blood donation drive were held.
The medical professionals carried out checks on 708 residents while 593 of them benefited from a range of dental services including fillings, cleaning, extractions and Prophylaxis.
Out of the 440 persons who had their eyes tested, 50 are expected to undergo surgery for cataract and pterygium shortly at the Port Mourant Hospital. Meanwhile, 110 women were screened for cervical cancer with 17 being diagnosed with pre-cancerous lesion and were treated on the spot. They will continue follow- up care and treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s VIA Clinic.

With regard to the TB sensitisation session, 338 participated in this while 274 accessed voluntary counselling and testing for HIV/AIDS.
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Regional Democratic Council of Region 3 will be hosting a similar medical outreach at the Caria Caria Primary School on October 30.
During the previous week, 15,000 citizens benefited from medical attention which was well supported by Cuban nationals and Guyanese physicians trained in Cuba and China.
These activities are a part of the Health Ministry’s observance of the 20th Anniversary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government. (GINA)