Guyana Watch US medical team one week clinic ends

Jul 24, 2016 News

…. was a resounding success – says President Yassin

President of the organization,Tony Yassin

The Guyana Watch United States-based Medical team concluded its one week clinic yesterday at Timehri Primary School.

The clinic which is in its 23^rd year saw 468 Timehri residents including 83 children benefitting from dental (including fluoride treatment), cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes services.

Similar clinics were held at Patentia, Linden, the Orphanages, Leonora, Canje/Rose Hall and St. Mary’s Primary School at Soesdyke. Close to 3000 Guyanese benefitted.

The outreach programme was deemed a resounding success by President of the organization, Tony Yassin.

Speaking with Kaieteur News, yesterday, Yassin said that he is happy that the programme was successful. “The Guyana Watch Medical and Dental outreach that was held from July 16 to July 24 was successfully completed with a large number of people attending each clinic site.

“At the conclusion of the programme we saw a lot more elderly patients and children receiving treatment compared to previous years,” he added.

“We had three dentists whereas previously we only had two, so a lot more residents were treated in this area. We issued a significant amount of medication well over US$500,000 worth. We thought it necessary to have adequate amounts so everyone can obtain their prescribed amount,” he posited.

He said that it is very heartening to see the response from the public. He said that this is a way of giving back to the society. “Many people may be unable to attend an institution for various reasons so we are happy that we can reach out to them and we appreciate that fact that they were able to receive counseling on health topics which will assist them to live a healthier lifestyle,” he noted.

Yassin said that over the years the clinic did cholesterol testing for all its adult patients. It will try to expand this service in the future.

Patients having their various tests

He expressed gratitude to all those who assisted in making the venture a success. Those are Glanmark Pharmaceuticals which has been supplying medication for the past 10 years and whose Vice President, Krishan Sanjeev, is a member of the team, publisher of Kaieteur News Glenn Lall, Guyana Stores staff members who assisted in the preparation of the programme; Muntaz Ali, Guyana Forestry Commission, Anand Persaud Dental Centre, Twahir Khan of Discount Store, Ryan Shivraj, Buddy’s Restaurant and Bar, New Thriving Restaurant, Pharmacist Saurabh Mehta and his assistants, the doctors, dentists, volunteers and nurses.