The Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement said in accordance with the Laws of Guyana, it is currently conducting a thorough investigation by a multidisciplinary team into the death of a 19-month-old baby boy at the West Demerara Regional Hospital.
The baby died at the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) on March 7, 2024.
Expressing condolences to the family, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony and the Ministry sought to assure the family and public that a full investigation will be conducted.
The record indicates that over a period of about 48 hours, the baby had visited several health institutions, including the Den Amstel Health Centre, the Leonora District Hospital, a private pharmacy, a private doctor’s office and the West Demerara Regional Hospital.
The ministry said in accordance with the law, a post-mortem will be conducted on Monday, March 11, 2024. Already, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Narine Singh has initiated a thorough investigation of this child’s death, starting with compiling reports from all the medical providers that were involved. This part of the investigation was to have been last completed by the end of Saturday, March 9.
The CMO has also initiated a process to complete in-person interviews with the officers over the next twenty-four hours. In addition, the Maternal and Child Health Department is conducting its own investigation since it is reported that the child was also seen at a health centre. Both the CMO’s office and the MCH will also interview members of the family.
A report is expected to be submitted to the Minister shortly.
