RHEC is a national committee, no personal agendas should be derived – Head

The Head of the Regional Health Emergency Committee (RHEC) of Region 10, Orrin Gordon indicated that he welcomes all the assistance by public-spirited and concerned citizens as it continues to fight the spread of the coronavirus.

However, he noted that gifts have found their way into a sort of advertisement which is not the way his committee will be approaching its work. Persons who need to get mileage can obtain that on their own and would not need the committee’s endorsement, he stated.
“I applaud the initiatives of many to assist those in need as I have no problem with people seeking to assist their fellow Lindeners and want their pound of acclamation, however, it is not the normal way for a national outfit going about doing its national duties. Of course, you will see the efforts made by the national organisation to ensure that people are aware of what it is doing for its citizens,” Gordon said.
He also explained that the Mayor of the town approached some businesses for donations in which she was informed that these businesses would like their own recognition, but the RHEC said it will not take part in something like that.
Gordon questioned the agenda of persons in these uncertain times, noting that it is evident that several persons are experiencing grave economic challenges, urging persons to give with a heart of love, affection, concern and care, rather than using people’s situation to extract personal attention.
“We should not be a part of anything that brings personal glory to ourselves because this is a national response to a particular situation affecting our country. Therefore, it is expected that each of us will play our part in ensuring that we can address it. Once we seek personal credit and attention because we give out something to someone then this RHEC cannot be party to glorifying the benevolent. I am sure the recipients and beneficiaries will do so adequately,” he declared.
The RHEC Head stressed accountability, asking individuals and organisations to be responsible and accountable for donations received as not all donors want to pass through the established committee.
He said BOSAI provided a few tons of basic food items for the RHEC and he expects that a wide cross-section will benefit from this contribution.
He urged the President of the Linden Chamber of Commerce, Victor Fernandes, and Head of the business committee of the RHEC to address all such situations involving the Linden business community and affiliates.
“The RHEC will not be giving any recognition. We are happy that more persons are giving but for them to say that its part of the RHEC then that is where I have some problems” Gordon declared.