health sector Archives

July 8, 2025

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Regional Health Officer hails progress in local surgical care The Suddie Public Hospital has recorded a significant milestone in healthcare delivery for Region Two, successfully completing 406 surgeries in the first six months of 2025. Regional Health Officer (RHO) Dr. Ranjeev Singh praised the hospital’s surgical team for their dedication and efficiency, particularly given the […]

June 20, 2025

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The final stage of construction is now underway on the highly anticipated, state-of-the-art regional hospital at Number 75 Village, Corentyne — bringing Region Six one step closer to receiving a transformative boost in healthcare delivery. Part of the government’s broader vision to establish a network of modern regional hospitals across Guyana, this facility is one […]

June 20, 2025

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A total of 88 patients from Region Two have benefited from eye surgeries conducted at the National Ophthalmology Hospital in Port Mourant, Berbice. The exercise was part of a coordinated outreach led by the Regional Democratic Council Region Two, the Ministry of Health, and the hospital. Of the completed surgeries, 52 were cataract procedures, 18 […]

June 7, 2025

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Some 6,000 will be employed with the opening of a total of six new regional hospitals across the country by September. The Diamond Regional Hospital will be the first to open. This opening is set for tomorrow. Speaking during his weekly press briefing at Freedom House on Thursday, Vice President and General Secretary of the […]

April 25, 2025

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Residents of Annai and surrounding villages in the North Rupununi, Region Nine, will no longer have to travel long hours to the Lethem Regional Hospital or the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to access health services, as the new, modern Annai District Hospital was commissioned on Friday. For the very first time, surgical procedures will […]

April 2, 2025

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Guyana has signed a $22 million One Health Project with the World Bank to strengthen the country’s capacity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to future health emergencies, officials said. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, signed the agreement on behalf of […]

March 19, 2025

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The Ministry of Health has signed a contract with RioMed Limited, a UK-registered company, to develop and implement a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The contract, signed on Tuesday, will run for 18 months. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is providing US$3.3 million (GY 689 million) in funding for its implementation. The Memorandum of […]

March 7, 2025

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More than 4,000 people in Guyana have received free hearing aids from the government over the past five years, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said on Friday. Speaking at the launch of a support group for first-time hearing aid users, he said the initiative had significantly expanded since 2021. Figures show that 563 people benefited […]

February 15, 2025

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President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday turned the sod for the state-of-the-art $11.4 billion West Demerara Hospital, ushering in a new era of healthcare in Region Three. The new hospital will feature over 150 beds, four operating theatres, intensive care units (ICUs), neonatal and paediatric ICUs, and advanced diagnostics, including MRI and CT scans, […]

February 14, 2025

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Former Health Minister and Chairman of the Guyana Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr Leslie Ramsammy, has issued a stern warning to staff who fail to perform their duties appropriately at the country’s premier health facility. The Chairman’s statement comes a day after an investigation into a stillbirth delivery last month recommended the dismissal of a […]

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Suddie Hospital Records Over 400 Surgeries in First Half of 2025

Corentyne to soon have state-of-the-art hospital

Seeing clearly again: 88 benefit from eye surgery

6,000 to be employed with opening of six new hospitals by September

Annai residents no longer have to travel long distances for medical care

$22M One Health Project to bolster Guyana’s health emergency response

$689M contract signed to digitise patient records

More than 4,000 receive free hearing aids

Region Three to get $11.4B state-of-the-art hospital

Board Chair: ‘Zero tolerance’ for inappropriate behaviour by GPHC staff

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

55,000 acres of new farmland to open in Region Five, says Minister Mustapha

No approved fare hike for minibuses, taxis or speedboats, says Minister Edghill

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

55,000 acres of new farmland to open in Region Five, says Minister Mustapha

No approved fare hike for minibuses, taxis or speedboats, says Minister Edghill