The High Commission of India in Guyana on Thursday donated medical supplies and essential items to the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECC&I) to assist in its efforts to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, with some of the items that were donated to the ECC&I – Photo Credit: (ECC&I)
The Commission donated COVID-19 test kits, infrared thermometers, KN95 masks, surgical masks, hand sanitisers, nitrile gloves, hazmat suits, and cleaning agents. The High Commission organised these items for donation to the Chamber through the full support of the Bank of Baroda in Guyana.
High Commissioner, Dr. K.J. Srinivasa and Bank of Baroda Managing Director Arun Kumar Gupta handed over the items to the Regional Health Officer Dr. Afarah Khan.
The President and Executives of the ECC&I thanked the Indian High Commissioner and his team for their timely contribution to the Health sector of Region Two, which aimed to protect frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.
The High Commissioner also pledged US7.5 million to the Suddie Public Hospital’s upgrading, among other commitments to Sports, Education, Solar Energy, and Agricultural Development.
To this end, the ECC&I also thanked the Regional Executive Officer (REO), Devanand Ramdatt, Deputy Regional Executive Officer (DREO), Haimraj Hamadeo, Regional Engineer Kawan Suchit, members of the RDC, and the members of the Regional Task Force (RTF) for their support as the region continues to battle with COVID-19.
