The Indian Action Committee (IAC) has called on the Government of Guyana to declare suicide a national priority.
The IAC said while it is heartened by the recent emergency meeting convened by President David Granger with some members of his Cabinet to discuss the issue, “there is an urgent need for the necessary infrastructure to be established”.
It noted that the country’s suicide battle was hamstrung by an inadequate number of psychologists, but remained confident that a declaration of ‘National Priority’ would aid in boosting current efforts, and presents an opportunity for attracting additional local and international support.
The IAC release followed the most recent case of suicide on Wednesday in which a 23 year old, committed suicide when his girlfriend decided to end their relationship.
Over the past five days there were four reported deaths by suicide and five attempts, of which some are still hospitalized.
