Credible Sources Reports : The untimely death of 22-year-old Ronicia Niles from Kaneville, Grove, East Bank Demerara, has sparked public concern following reports of delays and equipment challenges during her emergency medical treatment on Tuesday night.
According to family members, Niles began experiencing severe breathing difficulties shortly after 11:00 p.m. and was quickly taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre. Upon arrival, relatives reported facing delays at the facility’s entrance, where security staff posed procedural questions and requested them to park outside, significantly prolonging the emergency response.
Once admitted, Niles was attended to by nurses and moved into a treatment room. Relatives indicated that she struggled to respond to initial intake questions, prompting family members to ask staff for permission to assist her. Tragically, moments later, Niles collapsed and was subsequently referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for further treatment.
The journey to GPHC was fraught with challenges, as family members cited poor road conditions and what they believed was limited access to oxygen during the transfer. They also claimed that a single nebulizer mask was used for multiple patients at Diamond, although this assertion could not be independently verified. Upon arrival at GPHC, doctors informed the family that Niles was showing signs of brain injury, and she was pronounced dead around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
The Ministry of Health has yet to comment on this tragic incident, but the case is poised to reignite discussions surrounding emergency care infrastructure, referral protocols, and the availability of medical resources in the country.
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