Probe launched into death of mom of 9 at GPHC

Akola Wayne

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has launched an investigation into the death on Monday of a mother of nine, who sustained a broken leg and was sent away from the hospital twice without receiving the needed surgery.

Dead is Akola Wayne, 41, of 247 Melanie Damishana Public Road, East Coast Demerara, whose relative said her leg was strapped and she was given pain medication on the first visit, but no attention was paid to her the second time around.

Efforts to contact GPHC PRO Mitzi Campbell yesterday proved futile. However, when reached Minister of Public Health, Dr George Norton extended condolences to Wayne’s family. The minister also told this newspaper that he was in the process of finding out what really occurred from those who were involved with the care of Wayne and was therefore unable to comment on the situation.

The GPHC later issued a statement in which it said that an investigation has been launched.