OVER 300 residents of Skeldon and surrounding communities have benefitted from a community health outreach at the Skeldon Health Centre, organised by the Rotary Club of Stabroek in partnership with the Rotary Club of Corriverton and the Regional Health Office (RHO) of Region Six.

The event was also celebrated in conjunction with the Skeldon Annual Health Centre Day and several donations were made by the health centre to the community, the club’s Community Service Projects Director, Anand Harrilall.

The outreach was conceptualised to help residents take responsibility for the preservation of their health. Harrilall said a range of health services was provided in a non-intimidating, community setting and services offered were informed by the RHO and the Skeldon Health Centre.

These included blood pressure, blood glucose and blood-group testing; healthcare for the elderly; HIV testing; VIA testing; eye care, COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots; chronic disease with medical advice from physicians; ultrasound examinations;, dental check-ups; audiological tests; blood donations; BMI/weight and nutrition counselling; physiotherapy, and prescription medication.

The Ministry of Health and the Region Six medical team were complemented with expertise from the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association; the National Blood Transfusion Service; Optique Vision Care and Eureka Medical Laboratories Harrilall said, also pointing out that the outreach was supported by Springdale Farm, FACT, Banks DIH and Sterling Products Limited.

Apart from prescriptions and medications dispensed, referrals were made to Ophthalmology and other specialised health facilities.
“The Rotary Club of Stabroek intends to work with partners in supporting persons who are in dire need of follow-up services.

The success of the outreach is largely due to the healthcare professionals who truly epitomise Rotary’s humanity in motion by giving their time selflessly, along with the staff of the Skeldon Health Centre for a true partnership,” Harrilall said.
Regional Health Officer Dr  Vishalya Sharma, who was present at the event, expressed her appreciation for the resounding success of the collaboration and indicated an interest for similar interventions in the near future.