In a move towards advancing health care within the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), the Lusignan Prison has been outfitted with a new pharmacy.
During a visit to the facility on Thurs-day, Director of Prisons Nicklon Elliot, conveyed his excitement about this advancement, emphasising its importance in the ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services for the incarcerated population.
According to a release from the GPS, Elliot said the new facility had been in the pipeline for some time. He said that the goal is to have a 24-hour pharmacy service for prisoners and staff and to provide safe and up-to-date patient-centric services.
The Prison Director further noted that the pharmacy is part of the service’s commitment to expanding access to high quality healthcare for inmates and staff.
Officer-in-Charge of the Lusignan Prison Deoraj Gyandat, Pharmacists Yashin Wenjajellum and Welfare Officer, Dawn Sumner commended the enhancement.
The Lusignan Prison houses over 1,300 prisoners.
