Severely abused children rescued in Region 6, rushed for medical care
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October 24, 2026
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Children found in circumstances of severe abuse and mistreatment in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) have been removed from their environment and placed under the protection of the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA), the Human Services and Social Security Ministry said on Friday.
In a statement, the Ministry said the Agency intervened immediately after receiving information from a concerned citizen about the children’s circumstances.
The children are being taken to the hospital for medical assessment and care before being placed in state care, the Ministry said, assuring the public that they are now safe under the Agency’s protection.
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