The girl who was badly burnt in the Mahdia dormitory fire on May 20 has been discharged from Staten Island Hospital, New York City, after a three-month recuperation under specialist care.
According to ABC’s Eyewitness News, Eric Cioe Pena, the vice president of the Center for Global Health at Northwell Health, said the discharge of the girl has marked a joyous chapter in the horrific incident at the girl’s dormitory.
Upon her arrival in Staten Island, New York, for specialized medical intervention, the girl’s condition was deemed critical. With second and third degree burns that covered a significant portion of her body, the report said that the medical team at Staten Island Hospital embarked on a rigorous and painstaking treatment regimen, encompassing an array of surgeries, skin grafts, and round-the-clock intensive care.
Pena, expressed awe at the patient’s tenacity during the journey to recovery. “The Mahdia fire was a national tragedy in Guyana that captivated the world and was heartfelt in Little Guyana in Queens, Getting her home will help accelerate the healing process for Mahdia and Guyana”, he stated.
Throughout the 92 days of hospitalization, her circle of family and friends provided support. News of her discharge prompted elation from her parents as the plastic surgeon, Shilindra Rajkumar of the Georgetown Hospital, Guyanese Ambassador to the United States, Sam Hinds and other staff from the Staten Island University Hospital stood by her side.
On her return to Guyana, the Ministry of Health is expected to provide further care.
The dormitory, located in Mahdia, was a residence for children attending Mahdia Secondary School. The fire erupted in the early hours of the morning, rapidly engulfing the building.
