The Honourable Dr Frank Anthony, Minister of Health, attended the certification ceremony for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Pathology Laboratory today.
The laboratory has been certified in accordance with the local standard, Guyana National Bureau of Standards GYS170-2021, demonstrating its commitment to quality and reliability in pathology services. It has established robust systems to govern its operations, with documented evidence supporting compliance with the required standards.
Speaking at the certification ceremony today, the Minister noted that the laboratory is not only equipped with state-of-the-art technology but is also pioneering services such as telepathology.
Dr Anthony underscored the laboratory’s critical role in cancer diagnosis, particularly on World Cancer Day, which coincided with the event. He explained that before the lab’s establishment, the healthcare system had limited capacity for detailed cancer diagnostics. Now, advanced histopathology services allow for more precise cancer identification, significantly improving treatment outcomes.

Cheif Executive Officer and a representative from the GNBS .

Officials, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders celebrate the certification of the GPHC Pathology Laboratory.