THE Guyana Police Association hosted a health fair yesterday at the Police Sports Club Ground in Georgetown as part of its 63rd Anniversary celebrations.The health fair attracted members of the Guyana Police Force and their families and also saw a large contingent of students from various schools.

The fair was held to offer members of the Guyana Police Force and their relatives some complimentary medical services.
Among the services at the health fair were dental care (extraction and filling), HIV testing, blood pressure testing, eye care, blood donation and TB testing. In addition Body Mass Index [BMI] readings, glucose testing and vaccines were also done.
Guyana Chronicle spoke with the secretary of the Guyana Police Association, Sergeant Pollards, who stated that in celebration of the GPA’s 63rd Anniversary they decided to give back to the members of the force and their families by offering pre-medical health care.
The police officer urged members of the force and citizens to take good care of their health and to do regular body checkups. She noted that every individual must put their health first because without proper health there is very little that can be achieved.
The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) booth focused on contraceptive methods which they had on display as well as their other services.
Meanwhile, the GRPA which is located at 70 Quamina Street, Georgetown will be hosting an ongoing youth clinic every last Friday of every month from 1-3pm and they are urging the public to come out and participate.

(By Asif Hakim)