On Thursday January 16th, the Minister of Health Honourable Dr Frank Anthony, accompanied by Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Narine Singh and Director General, Vishwa Mahadeo held a meeting with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) Transition Team to introduce Dr Kim Eva Yaw Dickson as the new PAHO/WHO Representative to Guyana.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss ongoing collaborations and strengthen the partnership between the Ministry and PAHO/WHO. Dr Anthony welcomed Dr Yaw Dickson to her new role and expressed optimism about the continued advancements in public health initiatives under her leadership.
The session was attended by Ms Saadia Lakhdim, Country Programme Advisor for Country and Sub-Regional Coordination at PAHO Headquarters; Mr Andres Suanca, Administrative Operations Advisor in the Office of the Director of Administration, Headquarters; and Mr Daniel Albrecht, the acting PAHO/WHO Representative, who will soon be concluding his tenure in Guyana.
During the meeting, Dr Anthony conveyed gratitude to Mr. Albrecht for his invaluable contributions to health development in Guyana and wished him success in his future endeavours. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering a strong relationship with PAHO/WHO to enhance healthcare delivery across the country.
Dr Frank Anthony engaging with PAHO/WHO Transition Team representatives.
Dr Kim Eva Yaw Dickson new PAHO/WHO Representative