Venezuelans seeking medical attention at Kaikan Village

Venezuelans crossing the Wenamu River which separates Guyana from Venezuela. (Michael McGarrell Photo)

Health workers in Kaikan Village, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are in need of an intervention from the relevant authorities in the wake of an influx of sick Venezuelans who travel to the village seeking medical attention.

An indigenous community located in the Upper Cuyuni Region, Kaikan Village sits near the Guyana/Venezuela border, with only the Wenamu River separating the two territories.

Stabroek News understands that health workers have reported treating at least 10-15 Venezuelans per day, an increase in numbers that they say is most likely linked to the access of free health care at the Health Centre.