Tragic Deaths of Minor Siblings at New Amsterdam Regional Hospital: Investigation Underway

April 18, 2024 | Guyana Uncut News | Georgetown

The New Amsterdam community is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Arianna Mahabir, who tragically passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, after being admitted in critical condition at the regional hospital. The young girl suffered a cardiac arrest while preparations were underway to transfer her to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). This heartbreaking incident follows the admission of her brother, Ricardo Mahabir, the day prior, who arrived at the hospital with no signs of life.

Both cases are currently under investigation, with all relevant authorities engaged in determining the circumstances surrounding the siblings’ deaths. Post-mortem examinations have been conducted on Arianna Mahabir, and another is scheduled for Ricardo Mahabir, to shed light on the underlying causes.

The Ministry of Health has been briefed, and reports have been forwarded to the Chief Medical Officer. The Ministry has directed the dispatch of an expert group to the New Amsterdam Hospital to conduct a thorough investigation into the incidents.

Persons with knowledge of the incident are urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation, as transparency and accountability are paramount in ensuring the trust and confidence of the public in the healthcare system.

This is a developing story.