Essequibo: The region two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) administration recently formed a new health committee to better the delivery of health services to residents across the region. Region 2 Chairman, Mr. Parmanand Persaud, who launched the committee after announcing the names of the members, said he is looking forward for the committee to function efficiently so the delivery of health services can be improved.
The Chairman said the sector performed well last year although there were some minor problems. He commended the Cuban medical brigade at the Suddie Hospital for their hard work and the excellent job they are doing.
The Chairman of the new health committee is Mr. Farouk Khan who is a former MP and Councillor of the Region 2 Democratic Council. Other members are Chairman of the Annandale- Riverstown NDC, Mr. Bash Narine, Representatives of Food for the Poor and Lions club, medical superintendent, matron of Suddie Hospital, RDC Councillor Shanta Springer, Nadia Seeram, Sammy Rampersaud, the administrator of the hospital, representatives of the Suddie funeral parlour, the police, trade union, and the Environmental Department, pharmacist of the hospital and Ms. V. Marks.
The Regional Chairman, Vice Chairman or REO can step in any time at any meeting of the committee. Newly appointed Chairman of the committee, Mr. Farouk Khan said he is happy to be part of the board. According to Khan he served for several years on previous health committees and is not afraid to speak out.
The former MP said he will be working in the interest of the health sector in Region 2 to better the delivery of health care to residents.
