MOH receives GY$6.5M in donations of medical supplies from Food For The Poor

Georgetown, Guyana – 7 March – The Ministry of Health has received a massive donation of medical supplies valued at GY$ 6.5 million GY from Food For Poor Guyana to enhance maternal healthcare services at the Baramita Cottage Hospital.

This initiative supports the Government of Guyana’s commitment to improve service delivery in rural communities at primary health care levels.

The donation includes baby cots, bedside cupboards, a refrigerator, and semi-electric beds.

During the handover ceremony, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, expressed his gratitude to Food For The Poor Guyana, recognising their ongoing collaboration with the Regional Health Services to improve healthcare delivery.
He highlighted the transformation of Baramita’s healthcare facility, which has progressed from a health post with a single community health worker to a fully functioning cottage hospital.

“What we have been able to do at Baramita is extraordinary. We started with limited services, and over the years, we have expanded, improving infrastructure and personnel to offer better care. This donation complements our vision, particularly in maternal and child health”, he said.

The Minister emphasised that the donation is particularly timely as it coincides with International Women’s Day, aligning with the theme “Accelerating Impact.”

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing maternal deaths and improving maternal healthcare, noting that continuous investment in quality care for pregnant women is crucial.

Among those present at the donation ceremony were, Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr Vishwa Mahadeo; Hinterland Coordinator,  Michael Gouvia; Regional Health Officer, Dr Steven Cheefoon; Food for Poor Chief Executive Officer, Andrea Benjamin; and Valini Leitch Senior Project Associate.

Items that was Donated

Immediate right , Dr Steven Cheefoon RHo region3 , Director General Vishwa Mahadeo , Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, Andrea Benjamin CEO food for poor and Valini Leitch Senior Project Associate, Hinterland Coordinator Michael Gouvia.