…medical examinations covered under private insurance scheme

PRESIDENT David Granger and First Lady Ms. Sandra Granger on Monday completed their first round of medical examinations at the Good Health Medical Centre in Trinidad and Tobago, under a Caribbean medical insurance scheme, and those results indicate a clean bill of health thus far.

Mrs. Granger first joined the scheme 28 years ago as a staff member at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, and the President, as her spouse, was eligible to participate, the Ministry of the Presidency stated in a release. This will no doubt put to rest talks of the first couple using state resources to finance their medical examinations.

According to the Ministry of the Presidency, the first couple has been travelling to Trinidad and Tobago for annual medical examinations for over 12 years, long before the President’s entrance into politics. They will both undergo two more days of physical examinations and medical tests as part of their annual medical check-up, which is usually done in August

each year. However, President Granger opted to do those tests in May this year, so that he would be in Guyana for the lead up to Local Government Elections (LGE), due this year. President Granger and the First Lady departed for Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday morning and will return to Guyana on Thursday.

In an initial statement the President’s office had said that “These checks are a regular part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and both the President and the First Lady remain in good health.” The Ministry of the Presidency had also urged all Guyanese to implement measures aimed at ensuring their good health, which should include regular health checks, exercise and healthy eating habits,” the statement read.