–? tours maternity and children’s wards on Christmas Day“I will be working with the Minister of Health to improve the circumstances under which you work and under which mothers have to give birth.? This is where life starts and if you don’t ensure you have a safe environment, that the mothers are in a comfortable environment and the staff have the resources they need to do their work, we are likely to have problems.”This was the promise made by President David Granger to nurses at the end of his tour of the maternity ward on Christmas morning.While Guyana joined the world in relaxing at breakfast the Head of State and First Lady, Sandra Granger visited the maternity and children’s wards at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).Accompanied by Minister of Health, Dr. George Norton and Minister of Social Cohesion, Minister Amna Ally,Cheap NFL Jerseys Store, Mr. Granger said that it is part of his job as President to be at the hospital on Christmas morning, not only to bring cheer, but also to have a first-hand look at the challenges patients experience at the institution.The President added that the visit is an important one which allows him to understand the challenges facing the sector Medical.“We will do everything possible to ensure that we have better conditions in years to come,” he promised those with whom he spoke.Seven mothers had already given birth on Christmas morning by the time the Presidential entourage visited the institution while there were 39 babies and 43 mothers in the post-natal section of the maternity ward.Staff Nurse and midwife, Michelle Holder,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, marked eight consecutive years of working on Christmas Day and she said that this is the sacrifice that nurses make for the well-being of their patients.Additionally,Jerseys NFL China, Nurse Holder said that many of the patients, who are new mothers, are usually so excited that they don’t mind spending Christmas Day at the hospital.President David Granger, First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, Minister of Health, Dr. George Norton and Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally enjoying their time with this new mother, during the tour of the maternity ward at GPHC on Christmas DayThe special visitors with mother of one of the babies born on Christmas Day, Ms. Renita Patterson of Buxton.? This is Renita’s fourth child and first girl.However, for those who were missing home, the Nurse, who was at the time in charge of the ward said, “I usually tell my patients that Christmas comes once a year, as long as you are alive.? If you miss something today, you can have it next year.”Among the excited mothers in the ward was 19-year-old Meena Bisnauth of Triumph, East Coast Demerara, who was the first mother to give birth on Christmas Day.? Cradling her little Christmas miracle who she named Lisa, the young mother was overjoyed despite the fact that her baby came into the world about four weeks earlier than expected. Of her second child Meena said, “I want Lisa to take in her education and be a good person.”? ?Twenty-year-old Venetia James, who also gave birth to her second child, said that she named her new daughter Tatianna after a character in a movie who she liked.? Her wish is that her daughter would grow up to be a doctor or a lawyer.For Renita Patterson of Buxton, her Christmas baby is truly the gift that she had been praying for.? With three boys at home; 10, eight and three years old, Renita is excited to finally have her girl and says this will be her last child.President Granger himself read from the book of Malachi, Chapter nine in the Bible to a new mother.? Tianie Maria Trim of Coldingen, whose son was born on December 22, named him Malachi.? Looking lovingly at him, Tianie said she wants him to be a doctor, while his father has dreams of him becoming a famous cricketer.President Granger meeting Christmas baby?Tatianna, as First Lady Sandra Granger, Minister Amna Ally, Staff Nurse Michelle Holder and the baby’s mother, Venetia look on.The President and First Lady pose with Herstelling mom, Cassie Baksh and her new baby.Meanwhile, 23-year-old Shawna Bacchus said that she wants her Christmas Eve baby, Ishawn Daly, to be a teacher. ?”I like the profession, but I didn’t have the opportunity to complete it,” she said.? All the new mothers were given hampers, compliments of the Government of Guyana.Following his visit to the maternity ward, President Granger headed over to the children’s ward.? There were 17 children housed in the ward at the time and the President and the First Lady took the time to visit with each child, and in many cases their parents, asking about their condition and providing a small Christmas gift.Meanwhile yesterday, the Guyana Public Service Union issued a press statement in which it stated that the union enthusiastically welco