PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH “Brickdam, Georgetown Guyana Tel: 592-225-6785 Fax: $92-225-6985 Oecmaigbonié Email:ps@health.gov.gy Mr. Emil Me Garrel Permanent Secretary Ministry of Communities Fourth Street Kingston GEORGETOWN Guyana Dear Mr. Mc Garrel, With reference to the above mentioned subject, it was reported that the province in Venezuela, that is, nearby the Guyana border has confirmed an outbreak of Diphtheria which is a vaccine preventable disease. Based on this report the department has planned an emergency response which entails mop-up activities as well as surveillance training for all bordering villages in Regions 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. This activity is expected to be rolled out on Sunday October 16 to Sunday October 30, 2016. In light of the foregoing, the Ministry would be grateful for your usual cooperation in this regard. For further information and clarification, feel free to contact Ms. Angelina Karim on 223-7429. Thanking you in advance for your continued support. Yours sincerely, Ag Permanent Secretary Copy: Dr. Ertenisa Hamilton ~ MCH Officer (a.g)