By Fabiana McKlmon
A total of 38 Guyanese men and women have successfully completed the first installment of the Biomedical Technicians Training Course, marking a significant milestone in bolstering biomedical support within the public health sector.
The graduation ceremony took place on Friday at the Pegasus Corporate Suites in Georgetown.
Each graduate received a City of Guild Certificate, equipping them with the necessary skills to contribute to the maintenance and operation of medical equipment in healthcare facilities across Guyana.
The program’s inception was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, during which members of the UK diaspora expressed a keen interest in enhancing capacity in Guyana’s healthcare sector.
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony delivered the keynote address at the ceremony, highlighting the importance of biomedical technology and the need to address the longstanding neglect of this field in Guyana.
He emphasized the crucial role these technicians would play in ensuring the proper maintenance of medical equipment nationwide.
“We have people here from 9 of the 10 regions, and they are going to go back there and work and help us to build a strong team to make sure that all of our equipment is properly maintained,” stated Dr. Anthony.
Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, commended the graduates for their dedication and stressed their significance in the health sector’s ongoing transformation efforts.
“Today, we have 38 young men and women who will help us maintain our equipment, keeping them in working order,” remarked Dr. Ramsammy.
The training program, funded by the government, was provided by Medical Aid International, a UK-based healthcare solution company.
Its successful completion represents a significant step forward in addressing the critical need for skilled biomedical technicians in Guyana’s healthcare system.