Guyana’s health and well-being must be treated as important -Opposition Leader

He said the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many fault lines in Guyana's health systems and access to information, noting that the country's death rate is too high, the infection rate is too alarming and the vaccine roll out is too slow.

Guyana’s health and well-being must be treated as important  -Opposition Leader

Opposition Leader Joe Harmon has announced that the APNU+AFC will be redoubling its efforts to encourage more citizens to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the country continues to face a spike in new COVID-19 cases and deaths.

In his independence message to the nation, the Opposition Leader said the health and well-being of the nation are important and must be treated that way.

He said the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many fault lines in Guyana’s health systems and access to information, noting that the country’s death rate is too high, the infection rate is too alarming and the vaccine roll out is too slow. 

“We of the APNU+AFC Coalition are redoubling our efforts and encouraging others to join our national push for increased vaccinations as we cannot afford to lose another citizen”, Mr. Harmon said.

He also used his independence message to the nation to thank the health care workers who have been in the forefront of the fight against the virus in Guyana.

“They should be recognized as national heroes. They go well beyond the call of duty to save lives and ensure essential services. I also take this opportunity to highlight the efforts of members of the Disaster Management Teams, Disciplined Service personnel, sanitation workers, delivery staff, transportation, and aviation personnel, providers of various services, government employees, social service organisations, NGOs, and generous citizens who have demonstrated solidarity and care for their fellow citizens”, Mr. Harmon stated.

Reflecting on Guyana attaining its independence 55 years ago, Mr. Harmon said while independence introduced some freedoms, it did not permit economic independence.

He said economic independence is now a reality that must be carefully guarded.

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