The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) successfully hosted the 2025 Cardiology Symposium at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, bringing together leading healthcare professionals, stakeholders, and academic experts from across Guyana and the wider region for a day of dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in cardiovascular medicine.
Delivering the feature address, Honourable Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony underscored the Government’s unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes, with a specific focus on strengthening cardiovascular services nationwide.
According to Dr Anthony, one of the key achievements In the area of cardiology has been the implementation of the HEARTS programme, in line with recommendations from the World Health Organization.
“We currently have HEARTS operational at 221 sites across the country, serving nearly 4,000 patients. The data indicates significantly better patient outcomes when using this model compared to traditional treatment approaches,” he said.
As part of the Ministry’s strategy to decentralise and expand cardiology services, Minister Anthony announced the establishment of catheterization laboratories (cath labs) at three regional sites.
“This expansion will bring critical diagnostic and interventional cardiology services closer to the communities that need them most,” he stated.
Minister Anthony also stressed the importance of continuous professional development, encouraging the nation’s healthcare workers to pursue ongoing training and skills enhancement.
“We want our healthcare providers to consistently upskill themselves so they can deliver the highest standard of care to patients,” he affirmed.
The GPHC Cardiology Symposium 2025 showcased Guyana’s progressive approach to healthcare delivery and underscored the role of multidisciplinary collaboration and education in driving sustainable improvements in cardiovascular care.
Healthcare professionals and medical officials gather at the GPHC Cardiology Symposium 2025
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony addresses the GPHC Cardiology Symposium 2025