Education Minister, Dr Rupert Roopnaraine suffered a brief “fainting spell” while in attendance at a reception held in honour of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales to Guyana.
At the event, which was held at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Bel Air Gardens, Georgetown, several Government officials, including Government Ministers were among the guests.
Dr Rupert Roopnaraine
According to a brief statement on the incident, Director of Public Information Imran Khan explained that during the outdoor event, Dr Roopnaraine experienced a brief episode of syncope (commonly referred to as a fainting spell). He noted that the episode was brought on by the fact that the conditions were hot and also because the Minister was at the time dehydrated.
“Medical attention was rendered to Dr Roopnaraine immediately and he was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital. Dr Roopnaraine is stable, conscious and alert and receiving treatment for dehydration,” the statement detailed.
Moreover, Khan disclosed that the Education Minister, who has experienced several bouts of illnesses over the past year, is expected to be discharged subsequently.
