Over 1,000 persons countrywide have benefited from the free distribution of spectacles from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security with over 130 persons receiving in Region Two this week.
Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud visited Region 2 on Wednesday where she made the donation; the event was held at the Anna Regina State House and at Charity. Dr. Persaud said her visit to Region Two will continue what the Ministry started on a previous visit where free eye tests were conducted.
This visit she said was to distribute spectacles and hampers and served as a follow-up. Dr. Persaud said it is part of a programme that the Ministry recently launched geared at supporting and helping vulnerable persons.
“The Government is very committed to ensuring that the services are being delivered and Region Two is no different, we are here this morning to conclude the community outreach that was held recently… This distribution concludes the outreach we had, we are going to be at Anna Regina, Johanna Cecilia and Charity,” Dr. Persaud said.
The Minister said that as she moves around the country she welcomes the feedback on how well the Ministry’s services are doing and what can be improved and matters that relate to the Ministry’s pension and public assistance programme.
She also shared details concerning her Ministry, especially access to the 914 number. Region Two Vice-Chairperson Humace Oodit said that he is happy that all the beneficiaries have received their spectacles and hampers. Oodit said that there are persons who require these services but could not afford same.
One beneficiary, Surujnandanie Singh from Perseverance who received both the spectacles and a hamper extended gratitude to the Minister. Singh said that she could not afford to purchase spectacles and when she heard about the Ministry offering the service she immediately rushed for it. Singh is also living alone and is happy that she was a recipient of a food hamper. Another beneficiary Sabitree Mohan from Golden Fleece was also happy for the food hamper. Mohan is a widow and has 11 grandchildren currently living with her.
