Canadian RAM team hikes Pacaraima Mountains.

In order to access some of the most remote and under-served communities in the Mountains of Region 8, RAM Canada used the old foot power to get around. A combination of highland savanna and forest make for arguably the most breathtaking views in all of Guyana.

By collaborating with the Ministries of Amerindian Affairs and Health, a comprehensive team of dentists, opthalmologists, family Doctors and support staff all made the trek covering some six villages. Dr Gary Sampson, the team leader is
pictured here loading up the equipment with Father Paulose of Karukubaru village earlier this week after a busy mission.

The Mashramani Champions 2011!

The Health float out danced and out shined seven other contesting groups to win the coveted Mash parade championship on Wednesday. The Dept of Health in partnership with RAM put together a fabulous combination of costumes, float, music, dance energy and some great health messages to win the approval of the judges. More video and pics to come.

Paddling the Cessna

Floods in Georgetown and more specifically at Ogle aerodrome threatened to ground the RAM air-ambulance operation.

The Monday emergency flight was required to evacuate one with a cardiac emergency and another from the Pacaraima mountains with a double compound fracture.

After picking up supplies for the (winning) Mashramani Health float we were in a great rush to get back to Region 8 to pick up supplies from the departing RAM Canada team.

The water was so deep that taxiing was not an option

RAM reaches Marudi mining area with HIV testing, and prevention.

Pictured here is Michelle Kenyon at Aishalton just prior to entering the bush on a treacherous ride to the mining camps.
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UK med students complete service in Region 9.

Three UK based medical students recently wrapped up three weeks of volunteering with RAM and the Ministry of Health in southern Guyana. Ben, Joe, and Arjun completed a wide variety of health education and clinical activities.

Some highlights included re-designing the SPAN patient data base, Seminars for volunteers and partners, telemedicine diagnostics for SPAN patients, outreach programs with the RPH truck and even a little mechanic work. Picturted here is Joe making the most of some limited tools to get the job done.

Fractured elbow in Masakenari.

Dr Kanhai, the Regional Health Officer attends to a young client in the Shade of the RAM aircraft. Supplies and stocks for the school teacher and health post were delivered along with Mrs. Yamochi, the Community Health Worker.

Treated patient flown home.

A young client returns to his village after undergoing treatment in the Capital City.