Improving relations with India is a step in the right direction

TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor,

A nation’s proper healthcare system is a prerequisite for any future development. But try as they may, many nations fall short of realising this very important prerequisite for advancing and developing their societies as a whole.

Coming out of the colonial era, some Third World countries lack even certain basic facilities which are important for the promotion of a healthy nation. As a result of the absence of these healthcare facilities, especially in some countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, communities are threatened even with the simplest of water and airborne diseases.

Mindful of the people’s health, the current administration has been making frequent interventions in the health sector, in efforts to ensure appropriate measures are put in place to safe-guard the nation’s health.

In order to further enhance the delivery of proper healthcare to the people of this country, President Bharrat Jagdeo has, over the weekend, left the country for India to discuss, among other things, the establishment of an India-manned specialty hospital. This in any language is a step in the right direction, which will go a long way in beefing up our delivery of healthcare.

Guyana has already received a ‘soft loan’ from India to undertake the initiative, which is part of a wider vision to transform local healthcare. And addressing residents of Dazzel Housing Scheme Saturday last, President Jadgeo said, “We have a lot of general practitioners now, but we need a lot of specialists and specialty hospitals. Rather than having to send our people across the Caribbean and pay a fortune, you can do it right here cheaper” (Referring to heart surgeries).

It is to be noted that India has become acclaimed in the area of heart surgery, and now citizens from the United States are going to that country for heart surgeries.

Respectfully,

Sohan Singh

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