THE medical team that recently visited several areas in the Pomeroon River, which have been hit by severe flooding, has not found any health threats. Last Thursday, the team comprising the Regional Health Officer, Environmental Health Officers, Surveillance Officers and a Rapid Response Doctor visited communities in the Lower and Upper Pomeroon. Following the flooding

which inundated acres of farmlands, houses and yards, Pomeroon residents had expressed health concerns and requested a visit by medical officials. During the team’s visit, they interacted with residents and, according to Regional Health Officer, Dr. Ranjeev Singh, no health threats

were observed.

However, he said a team will have to return in the coming week to educate persons on how to treat their water and take a foot bath with bleach before entering their homes. Dr. Singh said once this is correctly done, diseases such as gastroenteritis and typhoid can be avoided. He also explained that there was a prevalence of mosquitoes in the area and residents have to be careful of dengue. He also mentioned that medication and drugs are at the Health Post for residents to utilise. The team will continue to monitor the flood situation in the Pomeroon River and also on the Essequibo Coast.