By Khadidja Ba
Olmac Medical Hub, which opened its doors to Guyana on May 14th, 2024 treated their first dialysis patient, 78-year-old, Thakoordai Chotoo on May 20th.
Chotoo was pleased to be afforded the opportunity to receive her treatment there citing the high cost of transportation to travel from her home in Leonora to receive same from hospitals in Georgetown. Chotoo expressed gratitude and appreciation to the founder of Olmac Medical Hub, Dr Philip McPherson and his team, especially to registered nurse and dialysis technician, Sinclair.
When asked for a comment, Sinclair stated “it is very rewarding knowing the hectic time the patients have travelling to and from Region 3 to Region 4 for dialysis. She no longer has to leave home at 5:30 am to get over to Georgetown for treatment, additionally the cost of the transportation to Georgetown was twice the amount paid for dialysis treatment.”