Universal Health Voucher

The Universal Health Voucher Programme is an initiative introduced by the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Health Guyana to improve access to healthcare services for citizens across the country. The programme provides a $10,000 health voucher to every Guyanese citizen, allowing them to receive important medical tests at subsidised costs. This initiative was launched by Mohamed Irfaan Ali on March 15, 2025 as part of the government’s effort to strengthen the national healthcare system and promote preventive healthcare.

Programme Overview

The programme is expected to benefit over 500,000 people nationwide. Its main objective is to help detect health conditions early and encourage citizens to monitor their health regularly. By offering these vouchers, the government aims to build a healthier population and reduce the long-term impact of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular illnesses.

Through the voucher, individuals can access a range of medical tests at participating hospitals and laboratories.

Target Population – Adults

• Complete Blood Count and Differential
• Liver Function Tests
• Kidney Function Tests
• Thyroid Function Tests
• Lipid Profile Tests
• Prostate Specific Antigen Test
• Faecal Occult Blood Test
• Urine Analysis
• HbA1c

Target Population – Children

Neonates (7–28 days old)

• Thyroid Function Tests
• Haemoglobin Electrophoresis

Infants (Less than 1 year old)

• Thyroid Function Tests
• Complete Blood Count with Differential
• Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
• Kidney Function Tests

Children 1–5 Years of Age

• Complete Blood Count with Differential
• Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
• Kidney Function Tests
• Thyroid Function Tests
• Lipid Profile Tests
• HbA1c
• Urine Analysis

Children 6–17 Years of Age

• Lipid Profile Tests
• Urine Analysis
• HbA1c
• Complete Blood Count with Differential
• Kidney Function Tests

These examinations help doctors assess a person’s overall health and identify potential diseases at an early stage.

The Universal Health Voucher Programme also encourages collaboration between the government and private healthcare providers. More than thirty health facilities across Guyana participate in the programme, allowing citizens to receive services at reduced prices. In some cases, patients may receive discounts ranging from 40% to 70% on medical services when using the voucher.

Overall, the Universal Health Voucher Programme plays an important role in improving healthcare accessibility in Guyana. By supporting early screening, reducing healthcare costs, and promoting preventive care, the programme contributes to the government’s goal of achieving universal health coverage and improving the quality of life for all Guyanese citizens.

VOUCHERS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL HEALTH CENTRES COUNTRYWIDE.

Here is the list of participating Private Healthcare Service Providers countrywide: