Aishalton gets ATVs, motorcycle to boost healthcare

Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock (at right), Ministerial Advisor Mervyn Williams (at right in background) and Minister of Public Health Dr. George Norton (at centre in background) in the company of residents and health care professionals during their recent visit to Aishalton.

The village of Aishalton, in South Rupununi, Region Nine, received a boost to its health sector after receiving two All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), a motorcycle and a quantity of medical supplies last weekend.

The presentation was made by the Minister of Public Health himself Dr. George Norton.

Recipients of the ATVs were Malaria Control Programme Officer Wallace Rodrigues and Community Health Worker Jude Paul, while