THE Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA) is on a mission to ensure that the people of the ancient county maintain a clean bill of health and is collaborating with other agencies to reach out to the less fortunate.

On Sunday, August 10, the health agency held its fourth mega-clinic for geriatric patients at the Gay Park Mandir, Greater New Amsterdam, where 155 persons sought medical attention.

The clinic was conducted in collaboration with Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc., PAHO/WHO and the Hindu Society.

Apart from medicinal drugs and ointments, patients were able to access a number of other services while being treated to another sumptuous seven-curry lunch.
Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BRHA, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo said that he is once again heartened by the response of the geriatric patients who are becoming health conscious.

“The response shows that our people know the importance of being healthy – as we all know health is wealth and geriatrics need a special type of care,” he said.

The CEO also pointed out that: “Many elderly folks do not take the time to reach to the nearest health facility for regular checkups and it is sometimes detrimental to them – with that in mind, I think this (mega-clinic) is working well.”

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Dr. Mahadeo was high in praise of the partners of the BRHA as well as the organisation’s staff who volunteered on their off-duty to reach out to the public.
“Food for the Poor and PAHO have been giving us all the support we need and the Hindu Society has been very generous in assisting us to feed our patients but none of this would have been possible without the vital contribution of the staff of the BRHA – the doctors, medex, nurses and support staff have all done an excellent job,” he declared.

Along with Dr. Mahadeo, Special Projects Manager Melissa Ramdeen and BRHA Public Relations Officer Michael Itwaru have been instrumental in organising and mobilising the each member of the health team.

Senior Manager of Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc., Jimeel Davis who was present at the mega- clinic, told this publication that his entity is proud to be a part of the region-wide event.
“We have been supporting the health sector for the past six years and we brought in millions of dollars in medical supplies over that period,” he said.
Davis added that: “Food for the Poor is happy to support the BRHA because we have seen first hand what they are doing and we are very impressed.”
Meanwhile, the fifth mega clinic will be held on the West Coast of Berbice.

(Michael Khan)