Drugs to treat a wide range of illnesses have been dispatched in Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni).
According to a press release from the Ministry of Public Health, a Region Seven health official, last week raised concerns about the shortage of essential drugs at the interior locations at Issano, Kurupung and Isseneru.

However, the shortage of medication was confined to the outlets at those three interior locations and does not reflect a shortage at the central storage facility in the capital. “Ministry of Public Health officials have responded swiftly and have since ensured that Region Seven health sector representatives received their supplies to treat several ailments including hypertension, diabetes, malaria (affecting adults and children), upset stomach, asthma and other types of physical distresses,” the release noted.

It was further noted those four more Region Seven communities, Jawalla, Kamarang, Phillipi and Bartica will receive their supplies of drugs by Friday.