25,000 patients seen at new regional hospitals; over 200 babies delivered

Within months of opening, five regional hospitals across Guyana have seen approximately 25,000 patients.

This is according to President Dr Irfaan Ali, who spoke on Thursday at the commissioning of the sixth regional hospital at No. 75 Village in Region Six. He noted that at the five other hospitals, some 220 babies were delivered and approximately 100 surgeries were completed.

“For those who question the investment, there is your answer,” the Head of State said.

In recent weeks, the Enmore and Diamond Hospitals in Region Four, De Kinderen in Region Three, Bath in Region Five and Lima in Region Two were commissioned to offer modern healthcare services.

The hospitals were all constructed by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd. (CAMCE) and China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH). They are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that will provide residents with modern, world-class medical care, reducing the burden of travelling to Georgetown.

These hospitals feature 75 inpatient beds in private, air-conditioned rooms; two state-of-the-art operating theatres; a 24/7 Emergency Department; CT/X-ray machines; ultrasound imaging; full-service laboratories; and dialysis machines.

Patients can access a myriad of services, including gynaecology, audiology, dentistry, ophthalmology, psychological support, and general medicine services.

Beyond the coast, hospitals are also being built in Moruca, Kamarang, Kato, and Lethem, alongside a Paediatric and Maternal Hospital at Ogle and a modern facility in New Amsterdam. Major upgrades are underway at existing hospitals in Bartica, Linden, and West Demerara.