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Maternity Waiting Homes Get $12M Upgrade | Guyana News
A $12 million contract just landed with Caribbean Medical Supplies Inc. to outfit maternity waiting homes in regions one, eight, and nine—bringing safer childbirths to remote areas. Funded by a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank, this initiative aims to cut maternal risks by letting expectant mothers access medical care before labor even begins. Homes in Moruca, Kato, and Lethem will be stocked with consultation rooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities, turning these spaces into vital hubs of comfort and care. The government’s mission? To slash maternal deaths in the hinterlands by…
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