Hundreds of persons from Venezuela have sought treatment at Region One health facilities for malaria in recent weeks, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon.
The treatment offered to those from across the border comes amid a measles outbreak in Venezuela that would require local health authorities to take extra precautions. With a high vaccination rate, Guyana has not had a measles problem. However, with its ongoing political crisis, a severe deterioration has been reported at Venezuelan medical facilities and in services, such as vaccination.
Harmon on Thursday said that Guyana’s assistance to the ill persons from Venezuela is part of “our international humanitarian efforts.”
