FOOD For the Poor (FFP) Guyana Inc. recently donated tons of medical items to the Ministry of Health (MOH) in an effort to aid in the prevention of Ebola. 

Speaking at the presentation, FFP’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kent Vincent noted that they are highly aware of the Ebola threat and the effect it can have if the virus infiltrates Guyana.
He noted that in an effort to assist the MOH in the prevention of this virus, they have donated several items which include gloves, gowns, pillows, blankets, drapes, towels, tablecloths and much more.
Vincent added that the more donations they receive, the more Guyana’s health sector will benefit from FFP.
In brief remarks, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Shamdeo Persaud stated that these donations represent a timely gesture because Ebola is posing a serious threat to countries worldwide.
He noted that the MOH is doing everything in its power to assure the safety of the Guyanese citizens from the deadly Ebola virus.
Dr. Persaud added that they have recently developed a treatment centre at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and also one on the West Coast of Demerara.
These treatment centres were developed so that if persons who are suspected of being infected with the virus enter the country, they can be quarantined and treated there.
He stated that the medical items that they have acquired from FFP will go towards making the treatment facilities operational.
Dr. Persaud also noted that the MOH is thankful for the generous donations which they have received and he urged more entities to give support to the Ebola virus prevention programme.