Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony yesterday attended the opening ceremony of the Health Fair and Blood Drive held at the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Head office on Vlissengen Road, George-town.
A release from the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the Health Fair and Blood Drive is also being held simultaneously in Regions Two, Three, Five, Six, Seven, and Ten, and is one of many activities being hosted by GWI to commemorate its 21st Anniversary.
While delivering his remarks, Anthony credited GWI for providing better quality water supply in the last few years.
“The water that is being supplied is well treated and the infectious rates for the spread of water-borne diseases have reduced”, he said.
Dr Anthony said that the MOH has been performing routine testing on the water supplies following the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines and most of the reports are highly favourable.
The Chief Executive Office of GWI, Shaik Baksh, highlighted that their anniversary objective is to focus on their employees, and as such, they will be honouring their retired employees; and hosting a graduation exercise for 20 craftsmen.
Baksh said that after 20 years, GWI was able to provide 97% access to water across Guyana.
