Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, today held a meeting with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Laboratory Assessment and Capacity Building Mission.
The engagement focused on strengthening Guyana’s response to the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance through improved laboratory capacity, surveillance, and coordinated action.
The visiting delegation included:
• Mr Marcelo Galas, Technical Officer for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance, PAHO
• Dr Grisel Rodriguez, International Consultant on Antimicrobial Resistance, PAHO
• Mr Josh Adam, Regional AMR Project Lead, International Directorate, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), United Kingdom
During the meeting, Dr Anthony reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to addressing antimicrobial resistance as a critical public health priority and welcomed the technical support and expertise offered by PAHO and its international partners. The team’s mission includes laboratory assessments and capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing national surveillance systems and strengthening laboratory diagnostics related to AMR.
Among those present were PAHO/ WHO Representative, Dr Kim Ava Dickson and other senior health officials.
The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, along with representatives of the PAHO Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Assessment and Capacity Building Mission during a meeting to strengthen Guyana’s AMR response.
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, following discussions on enhancing laboratory capacity and antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Guyana.