A Continued Medical Education (CME) session was held yesterday evening at the Pegasus Corporate Suites in Kingston, bringing together several local physicians and a delegation from the Apollo Hospitals Group, based in India. The event was hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency.
The visiting delegation, led by Professor Anupam Sibal—an internationally renowned Paediatric Gastroenterologist and the Group Medical Director of Apollo Hospitals—is in Guyana for high-level discussions with the Ministry of Health aimed at exploring strategic healthcare partnerships.
Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Frank Anthony, addressed attendees during the CME session and expressed sincere gratitude to the Apollo Hospitals delegation for their commitment to supporting medical education and healthcare development in Guyana. He emphasized the Ministry’s eagerness to deepen bilateral engagement with Apollo Hospitals Group as part of Guyana’s ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and medical expertise across the country.
“The Apollo team’s commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate patient care aligns closely with our vision for Guyana’s healthcare future,” the Minister stated.
He recounted his recent visit to India where he toured Apollo facilities and attended the Apollo Patient Safety Conference, gaining insight into the group’s global impact. The Minister praised Apollo’s long-standing commitment to patient follow-up, sharing a personal anecdote of post-treatment care coordination for a Guyanese patient.
“That kind of care, even from across continents, is exactly what our health system strives for,” he said.
This visit sets the stage for enhanced cooperation in specialised medical training, clinical services, and institutional development between the two countries.
Hon. Dr Frank Anthony, Minister of Health delivering brief remarks at the event last evening
Professor Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director of Apollo Hospitals speaking at the CME