The Caribbean Voice is advising the local health ministry to consider the Sri Lankan Model related to agro-chemicals which has been proven to be highly successful in reducing suicides in that nation by 50%, instead of establishing Poison Control Centres.
The New York-based group made this statement in response to an announcement by Chief Medical Officer Dr Shamdeo Persaud that plans are in train to establish Poison Control Centres countrywide to provide expert advice to persons exposed to hazardous materials with a view to reducing Guyana’s suicide rates.
The Caribbean Voice said it hoped that Dr Persaud is aware that information by itself is useless, unless it is acted upon, adding that it looks forward to the
