REGIONAL Health Officer (RHO) Dr. Ranjeev Singh, has disclosed that residents are currently getting physiotherapy services at their homes. He was at the time responding to opposition councillor Mark Mc Lean, who was questioning the activeness of the region’s physiotherapy department, given the pandemic.

During a Regional Democratic Council (RDC) meeting held last Wednesday, Dr. Singh, a People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) councillor, said that persons suffering from injuries or physical disorders are receiving physiotherapy within the comfort of their homes. He said physiotherapists attached to the Suddie Public Hospital are visiting residents as far as Better Success and Better Hope to offer their services.

He said home visits were implemented by the regional health service after it was recognised that persons would be uncomfortable visiting the rehabilitation centre at Suddie and Charity. Therapy is also being offered at health centres along the Essequibo Coast.

Dr. Ranjeev said physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness, or disability. Persons who had strokes and are unable to walk properly are also being given corrective therapy during the process.

Meanwhile, Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silva commended the RHO after hearing that home visits are being done. She said she supports home visits and encouraged persons to make maximum use of this opportunity.