Timely help: The Ministry of Health yesterday received a quantity of equipment, US Embassy’s Humanitarian Assistance Programme intended to benefit operating theatres, emergency rooms and admission rooms. The items, including intravenous (IV) stands, surgical instrument stands, surgical instruments and worth over US $112,000, are expected to help to boost the Health Ministry’s capacity to provide quality health care to Guyanese, not only on a daily basis, but also in the event of natural disasters, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said. United States Ambassador, Brent Hardt presented the items on behalf of the Embassy programme to Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran at the Materials Management Unit at Diamond, East Bank Demerara. While expressing gratitude for the items donated, Minister Ramsaran indicated that the Health Ministry has such equipment; however he said there are instances when they need replacing as such today’s donation was timely. In photo, the minister (at left) shake hands with the ambassador after the handing over. (GINA photo)
