Dear Editor,
It is very sad and distressing to read about the plight of a mother in Enmore, who was turned away after two days of pointless waiting to see the doctor at the Enmore Clinic (SN, December 13).
I would be happy to facilitate her, as we have done in the past, as no one, especially the children of the great martyrs of Enmore and the sons and daughters of Guyana, need to suffer like this. Now that the holiday is upon us and given that we are a nation with natural resources and globally acclaimed to be ‘full of love,’ this is unacceptable. I’m sure this letter will make Guyanese all around the world willing partners of generosity and they will ensure that not only this mother, but anyone seeking help at the Enmore clinic gets the right attention in a timely fashion.
The Enmore groups abroad will be more than willing to support initiatives, and I know that many are already doing like Br J, who donates regularly towards the orphanage, etc.
The way we treat the most vulnerable in society is a reflection of our worth and when mothers, who have sacrificed most of their lives for the success of a nation, cannot feel comfortable and secure in the social services of a nation, then only tears of sadness belong to the leadership that claims the colours of spiritual ascendancy.
Yours faithfully,
Habeeb Alli
Editor’s note
Following the publication of the letter, the Enmore Clinic did contact the patient in question and has made arrangements for her to be attended to.
