Nation Unites in Trauma Support | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Survivors and families of the MV Barima tragedy are getting critical psychosocial support, with Minister Vindhya Persaud leading a coordinated effort across multiple ministries to deliver trauma counseling, especially for children and grieving families. Social workers are already on the ground at hospitals and mortuaries, while first responders and transport staff are also being prioritized for emotional support. Plans include launching a national hotline for community-wide comfort and ensuring counselors themselves receive care. International Guyanese are also stepping in, as officials…