| Over a five-year period, Guyana has developed an advance care and support system for persons affected by HIV and AIDS, through partnership and collaborative efforts of USAIDS, Center for Diseases Control, and the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, GPHC.“Under the establishment of Presidents Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR), several thousand Guyanese were able to access suitable health care, the creation of Centre of Excellence, a state of the art unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital which caters for in-patient treatment of person affected HIV/AIDS,” Administrator of the Programme, Matron Audrey Corey said yesterday.She highlighted the accomplishments of the division, yesterday. Noting that “much work had been put into the unit,Authentic NFL Jerseys Wholesale China,” Corey said that a great deal was also acquired.Seated from left to right Administrator of the Programme, Matron Audrey Corey, US Ambassador, Dr D Brendt Hart and CEO of GPHC Michael Khan.During the creation of the inpatient treatment unit,Justin Upton Tigers Jersey, appropriate furniture and equipment were installed. The health staff received appropriate training on the use of personal protective gear.“Local health care providers also benefited from training, with their education being delivered through the use of workshops and seminars. In excess of 100 nurses and 12 physicians as well as social workers obtained knowledge and skills needed to cater for those affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.”Overseas training was also granted to several persons, who later contributed to educating nurses in care and support for HIV/AIDS infected persons. An incentive package for staff was also provided. This was aimed at improving their skills.“Careful analysis and review were placed in the transition process, as patients were reintegrated into society, the relevant monitoring system was given to those who needed follow up support and treatment such as, equitable arrangement for those who are homeless due to the disease,Jerseys From China, suitable arrangement for continued clinical therapy ….social workers would aid in this process providing prolonged counseling with patients and their relatives as well as offering education on nutrition and support.”As a result,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, there has been an increase in awareness of the infection and reduced time to make diagnosis…As the project continues, training and greater access to literature research document and related material will be provided for HIV research so as assist those affected by the outbreak.In addressing the audience, Dr. Barbara Allen, Director of the Center for Disease Control, Guyana, who was among the dignitaries present,China Jerseys Cheap, stated that there are approximately 6,Jerseys NFL Wholesale,000 HIV patients in Guyana. In light of such, it is imperative that all efforts are made to surmount the damnable disease at whatever extent it is possible.Dr. Allen added that there is no other place in Guyana that provides such a level of health care for HIV patients other than GPHC, no doubt, since the Centre of Excellence is equipped to provide treatment in the highest levels. She further admonished the audience to do away with stigma and discrimination towards individuals infected with HIV since this can lead to that individual seeking proper treatment too late.She said that this is the mindset that is being adopted in the hospital; moreover, it is that mindset that is needed in the community in order to encourage persons that are infected with HIV to seek treatment in the early stage of infection.Dr. Allen upheld the belief that persons infected with HIV can live a long and healthy life with early diagnosis.The Director reassured that there will be continuous support given to the work as persons have shown commitment to the vision.“Although our corporate agreement has ended we will continue to provide aid. This is just another stage of our support as the USAID Center for Disease Control will provide ongoing technical assistance to Guyana.”At the closing ceremony of the five-year programme, Chief Executive Officer, of GPHC, Michael Khan, expressed gratitude to the staff of the institution as well as to those who contributed and assisted in the advancement of the activities.“We will work to achieve what the five years has taught us”. Khan said.US Ambassador, Dr Brent Hardt applauded those who worked diligently to establish the centre for excellence.“You can be proud, both of the lives you have saved and the improvement in the quality of life you helped make possible. Our challenge now is to ensure that this investment is sustained as we move forward to the next phase of our PEPFAR engagement.” |
