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Health Ministry in collaboration with partners to send 11 children overseas for heart surgery

January 15, 2014, by Editor, Georgetown, GINA, Source

The Ministry of Health will be sending 11 children with life threatening cardiac problems to Dominica for surgery, as a result of a collaborative effort among the Calgary University, Baby Heart (an international Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) and the Ministry.

This decision was made after a team from Calgary University visited and conducted screening for cardiac related illnesses. The children were chosen among many diagnosed during this process due to the seriousness of their cases.

Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran meets with children

who will be undergoing surgery, along with their parents

Minister of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran during a meeting with the children and their families highlighted that the Ministry, along with its two partners will be financing the surgeries.

He added the Ministry will aid the parents in obtaining their Passport, but they will have to undergo the process of acquiring visas.

He also acknowledged that representatives of the three collaborating organisations will be conducting post-surgery checks upon the return of the children. Surgeries are expected to begin on January 20, 2014.

This collaboration is a result of a programme between the Ministry and the Calgary University.

The Minister highlighted that under this programme within the time frame of one year, eight physicians were trained. These doctors are now able to identify the cardiac conditions of patients locally.

Also working along with Dr Kishan Narine of Calgary University, is Professor Debra Issacs, both of whom have aided with cardiac issues in a great way, the Minister said.

Minister Ramsaran highlighted that they are also offering assistance in other areas such as the setting up of a chronic disease centre.

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NehruBig Mouth Member

GOD BLESS THE COMPASSIONATE ANFD CARING GOVT OF GUYANA. GOD WILL FOREVER LOOK OVER THIS HUMBLE, CARING AND HUMANE GOVT!!!

1/16/141:58 PM

cainTired old hippie

Which Calgary university is this? Great news for the kids and their parents.

1/17/143:36 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by cain:

Which Calgary university is this? Great news for the kids and their parents.

University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Short article:

Canada-based heart surgeon in Guyana

March 17, 2011, By admin, Source

Internationally-renowned Guyanese-born surgeon Dr Kishan Narine is currently visiting Guyana on an outreach of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CGAGS) with support from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

Dr Kishan Narine

While in Guyana, Dr Narine will be participating in the training of Guyanese residents in a CGAGS partnership with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

At the same time, he will be visiting both the GPHC and Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) located in the GPHC compound with a view to exploring initiatives to further improve all aspects of cardiac care in Guyana.

The doctor, who originally hails from Port Mourant, Berbice, is an internationally-recognised expert in heart failure and heart valve surgery, and has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.

His clinical focus is adult cardiac surgery; with additional sub-specialisation in heart transplantation, artificial hearts, mechanical circulatory support devices, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Dr Narine holds a BSc in Biochemistry (McGill University), MD (University of Leuven), Ph.D (University of Ghent), Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta) and the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta (LCIA) is an overarching institute coordinating all cardiovascular science research, education and patient care within both Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone, and the University of Calgary and serves a population of over 1.9 million people in Southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Eastern British Columbia.

Dr Narine, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor at the Libin Institute, previously held the position of Adjunct Clinical Head, Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Co-director of Heart Transplantation at the University of Ghent.

1/17/147:20 AM

MitwahSenior Member

Originally Posted by cain:

Which Calgary university is this? Great news for the kids and their parents.

I hope the EXIT tax at the airport is waived for these kids. Varshnie could not get Jagdeo and the PPP/C cabal to grant her the exemption when she was bringing the kids for various surgeries.

1/17/149:40 AM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by cain:

Which Calgary university is this? Great news for the kids and their parents.

I hope the EXIT tax at the airport is waived for these kids. Varshnie could not get Jagdeo and the PPP/C cabal to grant her the exemption when she was bringing the kids for various surgeries.

Would you treat your Ex with flowers? NO, she was being treated like any other Ex.

1/17/149:43 AM

Former Member

"The Ministry of Health will be sending 11 children with life threatening cardiac problems to Dominica for surgery, as a result of a collaborative effort among the Calgary University, Baby Heart (an international Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) and the Ministry."

Operation is being done in Dominica?

1/17/149:53 AM

Former Member

He added the Ministry will aid the parents in obtaining their Passport, but they will have to undergo the process of acquiring visas.

Hope this is a smooth process

1/17/149:56 AM

cainTired old hippie

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by cain:

Which Calgary university is this? Great news for the kids and their parents.

University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Short article:

Canada-based heart surgeon in Guyana

March 17, 2011, By admin, Source

Internationally-renowned Guyanese-born surgeon Dr Kishan Narine is currently visiting Guyana on an outreach of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CGAGS) with support from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

Dr Kishan Narine

While in Guyana, Dr Narine will be participating in the training of Guyanese residents in a CGAGS partnership with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

At the same time, he will be visiting both the GPHC and Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) located in the GPHC compound with a view to exploring initiatives to further improve all aspects of cardiac care in Guyana.

The doctor, who originally hails from Port Mourant, Berbice, is an internationally-recognised expert in heart failure and heart valve surgery, and has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.

His clinical focus is adult cardiac surgery; with additional sub-specialisation in heart transplantation, artificial hearts, mechanical circulatory support devices, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Dr Narine holds a BSc in Biochemistry (McGill University), MD (University of Leuven), Ph.D (University of Ghent), Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta) and the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta (LCIA) is an overarching institute coordinating all cardiovascular science research, education and patient care within both Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone, and the University of Calgary and serves a population of over 1.9 million people in Southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Eastern British Columbia.

Dr Narine, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor at the Libin Institute, previously held the position of Adjunct Clinical Head, Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Co-director of Heart Transplantation at the University of Ghent.

Thanks DG

1/17/145:19 PM

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Health Ministry in collaboration with partners to send 11 children overseas for heart surgery

Canada-based heart surgeon in Guyana

Internationally-renowned Guyanese-born surgeon Dr Kishan Narine is currently visiting Guyana on an outreach of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CGAGS) with support from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

While in Guyana, Dr Narine will be participating in the training of Guyanese residents in a CGAGS partnership with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

At the same time, he will be visiting both the GPHC and Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) located in the GPHC compound with a view to exploring initiatives to further improve all aspects of cardiac care in Guyana.

The doctor, who originally hails from Port Mourant, Berbice, is an internationally-recognised expert in heart failure and heart valve surgery, and has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.

His clinical focus is adult cardiac surgery; with additional sub-specialisation in heart transplantation, artificial hearts, mechanical circulatory support devices, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Dr Narine holds a BSc in Biochemistry (McGill University), MD (University of Leuven), Ph.D (University of Ghent), Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta) and the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr Narine, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor at the Libin Institute, previously held the position of Adjunct Clinical Head, Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Co-director of Heart Transplantation at the University of Ghent.

Canada-based heart surgeon in Guyana

Internationally-renowned Guyanese-born surgeon Dr Kishan Narine is currently visiting Guyana on an outreach of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CGAGS) with support from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

While in Guyana, Dr Narine will be participating in the training of Guyanese residents in a CGAGS partnership with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

At the same time, he will be visiting both the GPHC and Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) located in the GPHC compound with a view to exploring initiatives to further improve all aspects of cardiac care in Guyana.

The doctor, who originally hails from Port Mourant, Berbice, is an internationally-recognised expert in heart failure and heart valve surgery, and has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.

His clinical focus is adult cardiac surgery; with additional sub-specialisation in heart transplantation, artificial hearts, mechanical circulatory support devices, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Dr Narine holds a BSc in Biochemistry (McGill University), MD (University of Leuven), Ph.D (University of Ghent), Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta) and the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr Narine, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor at the Libin Institute, previously held the position of Adjunct Clinical Head, Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Co-director of Heart Transplantation at the University of Ghent.

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