The Ministry of Public Works yesterday said that the control tower at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri received a distress call at 15:20 hours yesterday, alerting authorities of a medical emergency onboard AirEuropa’s flight bound to Spain from Peru.
In a coordinated effort, the airport ambulance and medical team were immediately put on high alert and stood ready to assist upon the aircraft’s arrival. A release from the ministry said that the patient was successfully received and attended to by the medical team upon landing at 15:52 hours.
Following a thorough assessment, the passenger was swiftly transported to the Diamond Hospital for further medical care. Subsequently, the patient was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital for continued treatment.
CJIA extended gratitude to all stakeholders involved for their prompt and professional response to this medical emergency. The airport management and staff wish the passenger a speedy and full recovery.
