Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, November 21, 2024. While the family of Jeannine Phanis prepares a tribute to mark the posthumous anniversary of her 23rd birthday, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) and the CHOG continue their investigation into the circumstances of his death. The quest for truth mobilizes both loved ones and the authorities.
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This Friday, November 22, in front of the Western Guiana Hospital (CHOG), the family of Jeannine Phanis will pay tribute to this young woman who died last July, at the age of 22. This anniversary, which should have been a moment of celebration, becomes a symbolic date to demand answers about the circumstances of the tragedy.
Scheduled for 6 p.m. by the family and supported by the Association of CHOG Users (ADUCHOG), the gathering in front of the hospital calls for a moment of contemplation. The family invites the residents of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to come and light a candle or make a gesture in memory of Jeannine.
We cannot grieve until the truth is revealed.
expresses their press release.
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On the institutional side, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) announced, in a press release published this Thursday, November 21, a series of steps to shed light on this death. The ARS confirmed that a serious adverse event (SAE) was declared on November 11 by CHOG, triggering a thorough investigation. A Mortality and Morbidity Review (MMR) is underway and will have to report its conclusions by November 30, 2024. This analysis aims to identify possible dysfunctions in medical care and to formulate recommendations.
Since July, the family of Jeannine Phanis has deplored a lack of clarity on the facts. Thanks to their efforts and the support of ADUCHOG, the medical report linked to his visit to the emergency room was sent at the beginning of November. This document marks a first step, but expectations remain high.
Romain Brochard, interim director general of ARS Guyana, welcomed the transparency efforts made by CHOG and its director, Ninon Gautier. “This commitment illustrates the importance given to the quality of care and listening to users”he underlined, while recalling that the safety of care and respect for patients' rights are absolute priorities.
This gathering, in memory of Jeannine, goes beyond the family setting. It is part of a broader mobilization, where the community of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni expresses its expectations towards the hospital and the health authorities. ADUCHOG continues to support the family in their quest for truth, while the population hopes that this case will improve medical care in the region.
All eyes are now on the end of November, when the conclusions of the Mortality and Morbidity Review will be revealed. This report could provide key elements to understand this tragedy and prevent possible malfunctions in the future.
