By Kristin Josiah
February 13, 2025
President Dr. Irfaan Ali today outlined a series of initiatives aimed at developing Guyana’s healthcare system in 2025.
Among the key measures is the establishment of a new Rehab Center to provide therapy for patients recovering from health conditions such as strokes.
This announcement comes after a successful partnership between the Guyana government, Hess Corporation, and the Mount Sinai Health System.
The three-year healthcare initiative, launched in July 2022, focuses on improving access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.
Hess Corporation has contributed US$32 million, with the Guyana government contributing US$1.6 million.
More than 40 healthcare experts from Mount Sinai have since been deployed to Guyana as part of the initiative.
President Ali revealed plans to offer world-class healthcare professionals at public health facilities across the country through telemedicine.
He also shared details about the construction of Guyana’s first oncology center in collaboration with Mount Sinai.
In addition, the National Emergency Health Care system, including services at the Georgetown Public Hospital and regional hospitals, will undergo significant improvements this year.
The revamp is part of a scalable model to strengthen essential health services.
The new Rehab Center will cater to patients who have lost mobility due to conditions like strokes, providing comprehensive rehabilitation.
To further bolster the healthcare system, the government is constructing 12 new hospitals and training over 3,200 healthcare professionals to address the sector’s growing human resource needs.