FOUR-year-old Ghansham Sohan and his one-year-old brother, Besham Sohan, who were both severely burnt, are responding well to treatment in the United States of America (USA).

“We are pleased to announce that the Sohan brothers are doing well…they received numerous, extensive surgeries, all of which were successful,” said the Saving Hand Emergency Aid Inc (SHEA) Foundation in a post on its Facebook page.
According to the foundation, Besham was not going to survive in Guyana so he was taken

to the US, connected to a ventilator.

“He is now recovering quicker than his older brother, Gansham. Besham will be discharged from the hospital’s ICU (Intensive Care Unit), to a regular ward as he continues his treatment, while Gansham will remain in ICU,” said SHEA.

In light of the incredible efforts needed to care for the brothers, SHEA Charity will sponsor a second caregiver to assist the brothers’ mother. This process is currently in motion.
“We are, however, in great need of financial support to assist this family. Please help us help them; donate today,” said the foundation, adding that persons can make contact with them on Facebook.

SHEA had initially funded and organised advanced medical treatment for the young brothers who were critical.

It was reported that the boys’ mother had lit some materials to drive away mosquitoes, but she turned away for a minute and her older son threw dry grass into the fire, causing it to flare up.

“It flared up and caught their clothes…they were badly burnt,” said a representative of SHEA, Sita Sugrim in an invited comment. The family had rushed the children to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

The SHEA organisation had received an urgent request to assist with arranging for medical assistance in the US. According to the organisation, the cost of the air ambulance was US$45,000 and depending on the length of the follow-up treatment, it can range from US$7,500 to US$15,000 each trip and due to the severity there will be at least four follow-up trips.

“We need to pay for air ambulance, housing, meals and other logistical expenses so we are calling on persons to make a donation… Please help us to help these children, by making a donation towards their medical expenses and medical air transport,” said the foundation.