| The Ministry of Health is not unmindful of legislations that have been implemented internationally to deal with persons who deliberately infect others with sexually transmitted diseases such as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).But, according to Minister within the Ministry of Health, Dr Bheri Ramsarran, there is no urgency at the moment to table such legislation in Parliament, although the ministry has been considering several ways to address such issues.Minister Ramsarran’s comments came in wake of the recent attack on two nurses at the Wismar Hospital Complex, where one was sexually assaulted by one of the two perpetrators, who have since been captured and are before the court.The minister explained, though, that in order for Guyana to put in place legislation which is geared at addressing the problem of a person or persons deliberately infecting another, it would require that a cross-sectoral approach be engaged.At the moment, he disclosed,NFL Jerseys From China, the Ministry of Human Services, through the efforts of its Minister, Ms Priya Manickchand, has been lobbying for more severe penalties for persons who commit acts of rape.This call, according to Minister Ramsarran, was highlighted extensively during the hundreds of consultations that the Human Services Ministry held during its ‘Stamp It Out’ campaign, where several appeals were made for rapists,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, child molesters and persons who deliberately infect others with HIV to be castrated.However, the minister pointed out that, while suggestions have been highlighted, efforts must be made to weigh and balance the feasibility of having such measures implemented.Nonetheless,Stitched Jerseys, Dr Ramsarran speculated, if the current laws are properly applied,Cheap Jerseys From China, the appropriate penalties are likely to be rendered, since cases such as rape should be dealt with based on the circumstances.The minister said that his ministry will continue to join the efforts of women’s rights activists to address the issues that affect women, even as he acknowledged that women are primarily the victims of acts such as rape.It is for this reason, too, he noted, that the ruling People’s Progress Party administration has been supporting the Stamp It Out initiative in order to more effectively derive ways to protect women.Meanwhile, the minister related, the situation at the Wismar Hospital has returned to normal. He related that the fence, gate, grills and lighting system of the facility are being addressed.He said that the placement of security officers at the hospital was significantly improved the day following the unfortunate attack.The minister disclosed that one of the common complaints voiced was about the absence of able-bodied security officers, a situation, he said, that was addressed by Minister of Local Government, Kellawan Lall.According to Minister Ramsarran, Minister Lall has since deployed able-bodied persons to secure the medical institution. Additionally, he disclosed, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee has assured that there will be an increase in police patrols traversing the vicinity of the hospital.The Ministry of Health, Minister Ramsarran said, has also since established a Comfort Committee which, with the support of the Regional Executive Officer, has been addressing the interest, including the health and emotional wellbeing of the nurses who were attacked.The committee, according to the minister, consists of several senior officials of the Ministry of Health, including himself,Nike NFL Jerseys China, Permanent Secretary Mr Hydar Ally,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, Principal Personnel Officer Ms Trevlyn Smith, and Ms Bibi Seeraj.He said that the committee has been maintaining communication with the nurses, and has ensured that they were medically examined and are in receipt of counselling to cope with the traumatic experience.The minister disclosed that the committee has also been working along with the Human Services Ministry with a view to determining what other support could be afforded the nurses, even as he disclosed that the possibly of the nurses being placed at another location with no loss of benefits has been explored.Minister Ramsarran divulged that once the nurses express their desire to be relocated, immediate action to facilitate such an undertaking will be engaged.He revealed that a location has already been identified, and a possible place of accommodation has been inspected. And, according to him, at least one of the nurses will personally inspect the proposed accommodation tomorrow.Minister Ramsarran revealed that the Committee has been consulting with the Education Ministry with a view to ensuring that any dependents of the nurses will have a seamless transfer process. |
