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D’URBAN BACKLANDS RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM MEDICAL OUTREACH
Over the past weekend, hundreds of residents of D’urban Backlands and neighbouring communities benefited from a free medical outreach programme sponsored by R&S Investment Inc. in collaboration with the 15th Chinese Medical Brigade.
One of the doctors sharing a light moment with the children from the community.
(Member of the community during her check-up)
(Citizens of the community during the outreach)
Dr. Yun
Ten specialists from the Chinese Brigade offered services that included Internal Medicine, Gynaecology, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery and traditional Chinese Medicine.
According to R&S Investment Inc. ‘s General Manager, Ms. Ileana Boodhoo , the company is closely knitted to the community and saw it fit to conduct the second outreach within the community.
As such, the company will continue to work with the community to make this a yearly event.
She also noted that the company holds an annual Christmas toy distribution for children within the community, which is now a tradition.
Head of the Brigade and General Surgeon, Dr. Yang Yun, said the experience thus far has been a positive one.
He said that the majority of Guyanese suffer from Non Communicable Diseases (NCD). Medical outreaches like these allow the team to meet with persons who are unable to access healthcare without the hassle or wait, according to the organisers.
Dr. Yang said patients were given a full check up and those beyond their care were referred to a hospital for further check up. He underscored the importance of a regular check up and hopes their visit to Guyana can improve access to healthcare facilities and assist Guyanese in living a healthier lifestyle.
Community Leader, Kyle Solomon, said the medical outreach is a timely one. Solomon expounded concerns about the poor living conditions and deemed it fit for persons to become aware of their health status.
“People are here and the response from the community is satisfactory. They are welcoming the services,” Solomon stated.
He noted that R&S Investment Inc has played an integral role in the development of the community and heartedly thanked them for their continuous support.
D’Urban Backlands resident, Nirvonne Smith, 41, expressed satisfaction at the outreach and said the visit is always welcomed.
Smith called on the corporation to continue to support the community with hopes the outreach can grown bigger as the years go by.
Another resident, Richilene Heyligar, 29, said she was relieved to receive the free medical checkup.
Over the last 50 years, Guyana and China have bonded through many collaborative ties, especially the medical sector, thus welcoming the 15th Chinese Medical Brigade in July 2019.
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