Valentines to Mash time.

A few quick highlights from the month so far:

-The Annual inspection on the Air Ambulance has been completed and your friendly RAM plane is once again in the skies.

- Valentines day couples testing promotion in the Lethem area has been completed with one lucky couple winning a dinner for two at a leading local establishment. Getting tested for HIV together with your spouse or partner is all it took be eligible.

- German's Resturant is the latest private sector partner to come on board and support Remote Area Medical Guyana. Stay tuned for details.

- A pre Mash health outreach in partnership with the Lethem Hospital was conducted Saturday at the Public Market.

- The Canadian supported sanitation initiative in response to the floods of 2011 has been completed. Ten broken down and flood affected pit latrines have been replaced with new flush toilet facilities with concrete septic systems. Photos to be posted shortly.

- The Mashramani float parade is looking like it may see a repeat of last years champion - the health delegation. RAM has once again partnered with the Dept of Health and is preped to put on a zizzling display while at the same time promoting key health messages. Stay tuned for pics, judging results, and photos from the big day.