Female patient found dead in Georgetown Hospital washroom

In a statement issued this afternoon, the Georgetown Hospital indicated that the woman's lifeless body was found just after 11:00 am.

Female patient found dead in Georgetown Hospital washroom

A female patient of the Georgetown Public Hospital was found dead in the washroom of one of the female wards and it is suspected that she may have taken her own life.

In a statement issued this afternoon, the Georgetown Hospital indicated that the woman’s lifeless body was found just after 11:00 am.

The Guyana Police Force and the family of the patient were immediately notified by members of the GPHC’s Management team.

The statement did not provide details about the woman but the hospital said a team has been identified to support the family of the deceased and provide all the necessary information to assist the Guyana Police Force in its investigations.

The hospital said it remains dedicated to providing the best care to the most acutely ill and injured patients and is deeply saddened that the death occurred.

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