I News Guyana Reports. A patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) tragically lost his life this afternoon after jumping from the second-floor male surgical ward. Details surrounding the incident remain scarce as authorities continue to investigate.
This incident follows another tragic event last month, when 22-year-old Marissa Eastman, a pregnant woman, died after jumping from the third floor of the hospital on January 18.
In response to these tragedies, GPHC previously announced that it would review existing protocols related to patient observation and mental health monitoring, including its suicide watch policies, in order to enhance patient safety.
The hospital is under scrutiny as it grapples with the implications of these incidents and strives to ensure the well-being of its patients. Further information regarding the latest incident is expected as the investigation unfolds.
