Female patient at GPHC found dead in washroom

A female patient of the Georgetown Public Hospital was found hanging in the ward’s washroom by a staff member on Thursday at about 11:05h.
The Guyana Police Force and family members of the patient were immediately contacted.
A release issued by the GPHC stated that a team from the GPHC has been identified to support the family of the patient, and provide all the necessary information to assist the GPF in their investigations.
“As a hospital dedicated to providing the very best care to the most acutely ill and injured patients, we are deeply saddened that this death occurred, and are taking action to prevent this type of event from ever occurring again,” the release added.
The GPHC extends its deepest condolences to the patient’s relatives and loved ones.