| In a venture to expand the pharmaceutical market, the Essential Care Pharmacy (ECP) opened a new branch at their Mandela Avenue this past Thursday, providing the services of a doctor’s clinic, lab and counselling facilities.In his address to those gathered at the opening ceremony, proprietor of theSon of Deonarine Etwaroo,wholesale jerseys china, cutting the ceremonial ribbon at the opening of ECP Mandela location.business, Deonarine Etwaroo said that the facility will also provide physiotherapy and body massaging in the near future.“With my 25 years of experience in the field, I take great pleasure in serving this nation to the best of my ability,cheap nfl jerseys china,” related Etwaroo. He expressed his happiness at being able to extend the services of ECP to the local community.The Minister of Public Health,wholesale jerseys, Dr. George Norton,cheap jerseys nfl wholesale, was also present at the ceremony, applauded the achievements of Etwaroo in contributing to the country’s local pharmaceutical market.Minister Norton commended the businessman on securing credible pharmaceutical agencies such as Johnson & Johnson, Glenmark and Astra Zeneca among others, to provide medication. He also lauded Etwaroo on his initiative in providing counselling services for the public, as it could help combat Guyana’s high suicide rate.“Nothing was more pleasing to me than when I heard that a counselling service is going to be provided free of cost,” said the Minister. The health professional explained that persons, who have failed in their first suicide attempt but were successful in later attempts, would have had no access to counselling. This counselling, according to Minister Norton, could have been essential in preventing a person from attempting suicide again.The Public Health Minister,jerseys nfl wholesale, also said that Guyanese need to be more aware of the medication they use,cheap nfl jerseys, as in the past he received reports of persons buying medication only to have them “turn to powder” or “change colour.”“Be interested in the names of the pharmaceuticals you are using,” said Minister Norton, relating that such awareness could be vital in a person’s treatment.The health official added that living a healthy life style is essential to the well being of all citizens. He said that the country has to start focusing on nutrition and realise the benefits that natural/organic products have for one’s health.Also present at the ceremony was Mayor of Georgetown, Hamilton Green, former owner of the ECP’s new location. He said that he was proud to sell the property to Etwaroo, who he regarded as a man with exceptional qualities.“These days, we see big business going up all over the place. However, it is small businesses like these that provide the stimulus for young people to look at and admire. I know the Etwaroos have enhanced the environment,” said the Mayor. He added that the business must operate with a sense of justice and a fair mind. |
