Three doctors trained in cardiac ultrasound performance and interpretation

Three Guyanese doctors last week Thursday afternoon at Herdmanston Lodge graduated from the Guyana Echocardiography Education Programme, which is a joint initiative among Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Canada, the Ministry of Health, the Institute of Health Science Education, and Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).

Dr. Alexandra Harvey, Dr. Kishore Ramdass and Dr. Ramkarran Ramsackal graduated from the programme while one member of staff from the GPH, Abiola Nelson, received special certification in Basic Ultrasound Principles and Equipment Management, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported.

Doctors Harvey and Kishore are physicians at the GPH while Dr. Ramsackal works at the New Amsterdam Hospital.

High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana Ambassador David Devine said that he was extremely proud of the  collaboration that was formed for the execution of the project, particularly the vital role performed