Nationwide support mobilised for MV Barima survivors, families

What this source establishes

A DPI account of the state's humanitarian response, pinning the survivor total at 67 through medical records rather than estimate. It gives Ministry of Health figures: 50 survivors treated at Charity Hospital, 17 at Suddie, four requiring transfer, three still under observation Sunday evening. It records the Ministry of Human Services committing to sustained psychosocial deployment in Regions One and Two 'for as long as it is needed'. The release addresses care and relief only and makes no statement on causation.

Official statement recorded in this source

"Our teams remain on the ground speaking with families and survivors, offering comfort, counselling and psychosocial support. We will continue to provide that support for as long as it is needed." — Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud

Figures cited in this source

67 rescued passengers received medical assessments; 50 survivors treated at Charity Hospital; 17 additional survivors treated at Suddie Hospital; three remained under observation

Key claims

• Emergency Family Assistance Centres established at the Umana Yana in Georgetown, Port Kaituma and Mabaruma.
• Minister of Human Services Dr Vindhya Persaud deployed psychologists, social workers and child protection officers to Regions One and Two.
• At Charity Hospital, all 67 rescued passengers received medical assessments after being brought ashore.
• Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said 50 survivors were treated at the facility, with four requiring additional care before transfer to Suddie Regional Hospital.
• Another 17 survivors who arrived by smaller rescue boats were examined and treated at Suddie Hospital.
• Only three survivors remained under observation on Sunday evening.
• Survivors transported to the Essequibo Technical Institute for updates and counselling; some airlifted to Mabaruma, Port Kaituma and surrounding communities.

Quotations

• “Our teams remain on the ground speaking with families and survivors, offering comfort, counselling and psychosocial support. We will continue to provide that support for as long as it is needed.”— Dr Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security

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