Georgetown Paediatric and Maternal Hospital
President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health, Honourable Dr Frank Anthony on August 02, 2022, turned the sod for a EUR$149 million (GUY$31.9 billion) Paediatric and Maternal Hospital (PMH) at Goedverwagting, East Coast Demerara.
This modern facility will offer specialised services in the care of pregnant women, mothers, and their newborn babies. Those include prenatal care, childbirth delivery, postpartum care, and sometimes neonatal care for newborns. It will also focus on the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. These hospitals have specialized healthcare professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions and illnesses.
This Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) health facility will have 256 beds, will cover 24,000 square meters of gross floor areas and will have an imaging suite which will include CT scans, X-rays, and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning equipment.
It will also be equipped with a modern laboratory which will process and analyse hundreds of samples per day with the utmost efficiency and accuracy. These new facilities will expand the capacity to provide quality healthcare services and bring medical care closer to communities.
De Kinderen Hospital
The modern hospital at De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara, represents a significant advancement in Guyana’s healthcare infrastructure. Situated strategically among the areas of Tuschen, Parika, and surrounding communities, this state-of-the-art facility is poised to address the diverse healthcare needs of the surrounding communities.
Constructed at a cost of approximately $6.6 billion, the project is being executed by China National Pharmaceutical Group Corporation, a Chinese State-owned enterprise referred to as Sinopharm, showcasing international collaboration for healthcare development.
Upon completion, this Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) health facility will house approximately 75 inpatient beds, two advanced operating theatres, a minor theatre, and a fully equipped imaging suite featuring digital X-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans. Additionally, it will house modern accident and emergency as well as outpatient departments, ensuring comprehensive healthcare services for the community.
This development is poised to elevate the standard of healthcare delivery and enhance the well-being of residents in Region Three. It is anticipated that the facility will play a pivotal role in improving healthcare accessibility and quality, contributing significantly to the overall health and welfare of the community.
Skeldon Regional Hospital
With the government’s dedication to enhancing healthcare infrastructure nationwide, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) in Guyana is poised to receive a cutting-edge, $6.6 billion health facility. By early 2025, residents of Region Six can anticipate access to an upgraded healthcare hub.
Among its offerings, this new health facility will be the home of 75 inpatient beds, two advanced operating theatres, a minor theatre, and a fully equipped imaging suite featuring digital X-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans. Additionally, it will feature contemporary accident and emergency as well as outpatient departments.
Situated in Number 75 Village, construction is underway for a modern hospital facilitated by the China National Pharmaceutical Group Corporation, a Chinese State-owned enterprise called Sinopharm.
An estimated 40,000 residents residing in this area of Region Six are expected to reap the benefits of this transformative initiative.