Paramakatoi in Region Eight has gotten its first resident doctor through efforts by the governments of Guyana and Cuba
According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release Cuban Dr Amaury R Marce is part of a team comprising Medex Winston Williams, Nurse and Midwife Matilda Saigo-Williams, Midwife Donette Martin, Community Health Worker and Microscopist Renta Paticio, Microscopist Patrick Kemfume and Datt Nagalla and Community Dental Therapist Jefferson Robin.
The community of about 800 villagers is served by a health centre that boasts medical supplies intended to combat illnesses that are peculiar to the area. Dr Marce will conduct minor surgeries and provide general health care.
According to GINA, Minister within the Ministry of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran who accompanied Dr Marce to the village, said Guyanese doctors will also be given a chance to serve in hinterland communities after internships at the Georgetown hospital. Dr Marce was welcomed by the health team along with villagers, teachers and pupils of the Paramakatoi Primary School. He was also taken on a tour of the village.
