Georgetown: Improving neonatal care is a key element in helping to reduce infant mortality. This notion was emphasised by Dr. Narendra Singh when he made a revealing presentation at the Georgetown Public Hospital Scientific conference. The Canadian based physician is currently the External Director of the recently introduced Residency Paediatric Programme being offered by the GPHC’s Institute of Health Science Education. According to Dr. Singh Guyana has been able to do a phenomenal job in reducing the under five mortality rate, a development he attributes to policies the government has implemented over the years. “They have done an unbelievable job in bringing down the under five mortality (rate) and because they have done such a good job with the basic illnesses now things are starting to balloon relatively.” However, Dr. Singh pointed out that in order for things to continue to improve there is need for continued focus in the neonatal area which requires technical skills and comprehensive knowledge in the field, a juncture he is confident Guyana has reached.
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