THE Guyana Oil Company Limited (GUYOIL) on Thursday hosted a Cancer Awareness forum for employees as part of several internal cancer awareness activities planned for the month of October.

The forum was held at GUYOIL’s Kitty Service Station boardroom. The speaker at the event was Cancer Specialist Dr. Mujahid Gazi from the Cancer Institute of Guyana. In addition to being a gold sponsor of GTT’s Pinktober 2019, GUYOIL thought it fit to bring it closer to home with internal awareness activities, the oil company said in a release.

GUYOIL believes that cancer awareness efforts should extend beyond the popular organizations that are involved and the mantle should be taken up by everyone with a platform. Hence, they hope that all 426 employees will be reached and there will be a paradigm shift in their approach to their health. The employees were enlightened by Dr. Gazi about the different types of cancers, their causes, cures, preventative measures, and self-examination. Dr. Gazi also cautioned employees to take their health seriously. He noted that most cancers are curable once addressed at an early stage and that can only be done once there is early detection. Early detection can only be made once yearly examinations are done for both men and women.

The employees in attendance expressed their appreciation for the initiative and their satisfaction with the presentation from Dr. Gazi. They have committed to being ambassadors and being more discipline as it relates to their health.

GUYOIL’s Marketing and Sales Manager Mrs. Jacqueline James in expressing appreciation to Dr. Gazi and the Cancer Institute of Guyana commended the specialist for the work they do and his concise presentation. “GUYOIL recognizes that its employees are the foundation of the company and are always committed to activities that will contribute to their well-being,” the company said. The company’s CEO Ms. Renatha Exeter has been instrumental in their increased commitment to their Corporate Social Responsibility Programme and Employees developmental initiative. Ms. Exeter highlighted that an investment in your human resource is an investment in a progressive company.