-Region Two RHO refutes claims by Former APNU+AFC Councillor
-Says dental services continue uninterrupted in Pomeroon Riverain communities

REGIONAL Health Officer (RHO), Dr. Ranjeev Singh, has dismissed as false and misleading recent claims by former A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Regional Councillor, Hardat Narine, also known as Sham, alleging that no dental services were being delivered in Pomeroon River communities.

According to Dr. Singh, the statements are entirely false and misleading. He clarified that a boat equipped with a 200HP engine was actively providing dental and other health services to far-flung communities along the Pomeroon River.

Responding directly to allegations that the “Lady Janet” dental boat has been decommissioned, Dr. Singh explained that the vessel had been out of operation due to neglect since under the previous APNU+AFC administration
He noted that upon assuming office, the PPP/C government conducted an assessment of the vessel between 2015 and 2022 and found it to be in a severely deteriorated state, with high maintenance costs rendering it unserviceable.
He also pointed out that the boat could not access the creeks due to its size.

“As an alternative, another vessel is currently being used to ensure uninterrupted health services reach Pomeroon residents,” Dr. Singh confirmed. He described the former councillor’s claims as “malicious and fabricated.”
Supporting Dr. Singh’s statement, Head of the Regional Dental Department, Dental Surgeon, Dr. Sabriena Harrychan, noted that monthly dental outreaches are consistently conducted in riverain and remote communities.
The most recent surgical outreach was held in Wakapoa.

Dr. Harrychan also reported significant improvements in dental care across Region Two, highlighting that the public dental clinic on the coast is now equipped to provide advanced procedures such as root canals and front teeth fillings.
Recent dental outreach missions were carried out in Akawini, Dredge Creek, Yarasharima, Hackney, Friendship, Karawab, Tapakuma, St. Monica, Bethany, and Mashabo. Services provided during these visits include extractions, cleanings, and dental health education.