Health check on Monkey Mountain:

A team from the Ministry of Health yesterday visited the Monkey Mountain Village, (Potaro-Siparuni), where scores of residents turned out for eye testing and cervical cancer screening services. Senior citizens and children received $2,000 vouchers for eye testing, with an additional $15,000 voucher available if they need spectacles. Women between 21- 65 years of age received vouchers valued at $8000 which covers the cost of screening for cervical cancer. Additionally, dental care services were also provided. (Ministry of Health photo)
A team from the Ministry of Health yesterday visited the Monkey Mountain Village, (Potaro-Siparuni), where scores of residents turned out for eye testing and cervical cancer screening services. Senior citizens and children received $2,000 vouchers for eye testing, with an additional $15,000 voucher available if they need spectacles.
Women between 21- 65 years of age received vouchers valued at $8000 which covers the cost of screening for cervical cancer. Additionally, dental care services were also provided. (Ministry of Health photo)