Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, today received 10 solar-powered vaccine refrigerators with remote temperature monitoring, further strengthening Guyana’s immunisation cold chain system.
With this addition, Guyana now has the largest fleet of these specialised refrigerators in the Caribbean region. The units are allocated primarily for remote hinterland health facilities, ensuring that safe and reliable vaccine storage is available even in areas without consistent electricity.
These Solar Direct Drive Vaccine Refrigerators / Ice-Pack Freezers (TCW120SDD) are designed to maintain the integrity of vaccines in challenging conditions. By bridging the gap in cold chain coverage, they will support equitable access to essential immunisation services across the country.
Among those present were, Dr Oneika Scott Maternal and Child Health Officer, Deputy Permanent Secretary (F); Glendon Fogenay, Gabriel Vockel, UNICEF Representative; Joann Simpson, Health Officer at UNICEF; Shellon Eversley, Programme Associate UNICEF and Crystal Stoll Communication Officer attached to UNICEF.
Official signing and hanging over by Honourable Minister Dr Frank Anthony and Gabriel Vockel, UNICEF Representative
Honourable Minister Dr Frank Anthony Receiving refrigerators from Gabriel Vockel, UNICEF Representative