The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), in collaboration with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), made provision for COVID-19 positive mothers who recently gave birth to be able to see their child through technology.
GTT’s PR Manager, Jasmin Harris hands over SIMs to GPHC’s Strategic Planning and Communications Manager, Chelauna Providence – Photo Credit: (GTT)
With the ongoing pandemic, COVID-19 positive mothers who recently delivered at the institution were unable to bond with their babies due to the contact risks.
“With the provision of these SIMs, we have created the opportunity for mothers to be able to at least see their newborns. This pandemic has affected us, maybe in different ways, but it has definitely impacted us all. We are committed to assist where we can, acknowledging that we are in this together,” said GTT’s PR Manager, Jasmin Harris.
According to the PR Manager, GTT will provide data to two SIMs until December 2020 or beyond if the need arises.
“We will donate 40GB of data per month until December 2020, to ensure mothers are able to connect with their newborns. Should the need continue beyond December 2020, we will provide ongoing service to our mothers.”
Strategic Planning and Communications Manager at GPHC, Chelauna Providence, received the SIMs on behalf of the hospital and thanked GTT for coming on board and assisting the country’s fight against COVID-19.
“GPHC is pleased to accept this generous donation from GTT, which is an extension of the support that GTT has given to our healthcare workers from the inception of our COVID-19 response in Guyana,” she shared.
Providence added that this donation is special to the hospital as it allows mothers in the COVID-19 maternity unit to be able to connect with their newborns through technology.
