Board Chairman

THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has taken decisive action against senior medical personnel following an incident involving the delivery of a baby.
On Thursday, a senior doctor who had served the hospital for several years was fired, while two other senior doctors were suspended.

The GPHC Board of Directors, chaired by Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behaviour among staff, warning that severe consequences will follow any failure to uphold professional standards.

Dr. Ramsammy, in a letter, emphasised that the case demonstrated a clear lapse in responsibility by senior staff members. He commended hospital management for their swift and transparent investigation into the matter. “The Board insists that where there is evidence of inappropriate behaviour by staff, there will be no tolerance and there will be severe consequences,” he stated.

The GPHC has long maintained high operational standards, with the majority of its staff delivering compassionate and high-quality care aligned with international best practices. Dr. Ramsammy took the opportunity to commend these healthcare professionals for their dedication and service to the thousands of patients the hospital serves.

While acknowledging that the actions taken cannot undo the distress experienced by the affected family, the Board expressed hope that the disciplinary measures would provide some relief. The Board also extended its gratitude to the family for their co-operation throughout the investigation, which helped bring closure to the unfortunate incident.

The hospital’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing strict professional standards and ensuring accountability among all staff members, reinforcing that any deviation from these standards will result in firm disciplinary action.