Ill West Ruimveldt man collapses, dies along Hunter Street

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) was summoned to Hunter Street, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, on Wednesday after reports surfaced that a man had collapsed and died while walking along the roadway. The deceased man was later identified as Ceon Paul, 33, of Lot 5 West Ruimveldt Front Road. According to relatives who were present at the scene, Paul had been diagnosed with tuberculosis last year and was undergoing treatment. Family members said he had lost a significant amount of weight during his illness. Speaking with this publication, a relative further explained that they received a call from the young man’s brother at around 10:00h informing them that Paul had collapsed on Hunter Street and “was not breathing. “ “When we arrived at the scene, he was motionless,” the relative said. When Guyana Times arrived at the scene, Paul was seen lying face down at a corner along Hunter Street among several trees. Family members stated that he was last seen sitting on a bridge near Hunter Street before he began walking away from the area. However, shortly after, he suddenly collapsed and became motionless. His niece explained that Paul had been receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) and was on medication. However, on Sunday, he was taken back to the hospital after his condition worsened. According to the niece, his mother took him to the clinic so he could continue treatment and receive medication. She said doctors conducted several tests and informed the family that nothing appeared to be wrong with him and that he was improving.
They were reportedly advised to return on June 4 for a follow-up appointment. The niece added that on Wednesday morning, the family had sent food, drinks, and medication for Paul. She further claimed that the family experienced difficulties getting the man admitted at GPHC and felt that there was little urgency despite his worsening condition and dramatic weight loss.
The family believes this may have been influenced by his appearance, noting that he often spent time on the road and his clothing was not always tidy. Investigations into the incident are still ongoing, and a Post-Mortem Examination (PME) is expected to be conducted on the body soon to determine the cause of death.