12 New Hospitals Set to Enhance Healthcare by 2028 – President Ali
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – In a significant move to enhance healthcare services across the nation, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced plans for an integrated digital health system aimed at connecting all healthcare facilities in Guyana. Currently, the healthcare facilities operate independently, which results in inefficiencies in resource distribution and access to specialists.
“For instance, if a highly specialized doctor is available in LaGrange, but a nearby facility in Leonora lacks similar expertise, patients in Leonora miss out on critical care due to a lack of integration,” he noted during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new West Demerara Hospital.
The government is taking decisive steps to address these disparities by constructing the new West Demerara Hospital and the De Kinderen Regional Hospital, with plans to upgrade the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in the near term. These new facilities will be digitally connected to smaller healthcare centers through a comprehensive patient management system.
President Ali revealed that preliminary discussions are underway for integrating this digital platform with leading international healthcare providers. This integrated system will enhance both public and private healthcare services across Guyana.
“Our investment in specialty services will ensure that this platform is available around the clock, revolutionizing healthcare delivery,” stated the president.
He elaborated on the transformative impact this system promises for patient care. For instance, if a patient in a remote health post along the Demerara River requires urgent assistance, the onsite medic can immediately consult with a specialist at the West Demerara Hospital through the digital platform. This capability allows the doctor to quickly assess the patient’s condition and order necessary tests remotely, ensuring medical teams are prepared upon the patient’s arrival.
By leveraging medical expertise on a national scale, the integrated system aims to vastly improve healthcare delivery and make specialized services accessible to all, irrespective of their location.
“Our goal is to establish facilities that provide equitable access to healthcare across the board,” the president emphasized.
Looking ahead, President Ali is optimistic that by 2030, Guyana will boast one of the most advanced and integrated healthcare systems in the Caribbean.
The government plans to construct and make operational 12 state-of-the-art regional hospitals by 2028, bringing high-quality healthcare services to residents in various regions, including One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Eight, and Nine.
During the groundbreaking event for the $11.4 billion West Demerara Hospital, President Ali stated that six of these institutions are expected to open in the second and third quarters of 2025.
“We currently have 84 telemedicine sites, with plans for rapid expansion. Additionally, over the past three years, more than 3,707 young trainees have completed their training, while another 3,500 are currently in training,” President Ali added, highlighting the initiative to support infrastructure improvements.
The government remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering high-quality and efficient healthcare services to all citizens, especially in remote areas where access remains a significant challenge.
With ongoing strategic investments, Guyana is poised to become a major hub for modern healthcare services in the near future.
