DIRECTOR-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, says a resident doctor has now been installed at the Shulinab Health Centre, to serve the mixed Macushi and Wapichan community, in Region Nine.

Dr. Mahadeo made this announcement during a two-day outreach to the region.
“It is the first time this facility is going to have a doctor. This is based on the request made during our last visit for more services to be offered here,” he said.

The Director-General also commended the doctors who have agreed to serve in remote communities across the country to ensure that persons have access to quality healthcare. At Shulinab, Dr. Mahadeo said he was confident of Dr. Petriana Surajpaul’s ability to serve the village. Dr. Surajpaul was recently assigned there after serving at Sand Creek and surrounding villages.

“First of all, I want to say thanks to Dr. Surajpaul for being here, for taking up the challenge. She is one of the doctors that we need to commend because when she was advised that she would be coming to the hinterland, she willingly came to the hinterland.
“It would be a year now. I want to say continue to serve, and thanks on behalf of the Ministry of Health and people of Guyana for taking on that challenge,” Dr. Mahadeo said.

With the new resident doctor, additional medical services would be available and vulnerable residents, such as those who are bedridden, would be treated. Shulinab also has several satellite villages, including Meriwau and Quiko.

The resident doctor said she looks forward to serving and has an interest in ensuring the upward mobility of the Community Health Workers (CHWs). “I will work with them to enhance their skills,” she said.