Guyana’s six regional hospitals have demonstrated the impact of major investments in the country’s healthcare system, with thousands of surgeries, more than one million laboratory tests, and hundreds of thousands of other diagnostic and specialist services delivered.

Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the President, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali highlighted the scale of services provided at the facilities, including approximately 3,700 surgeries, more than one million laboratory tests, 82,200 X-rays, 37,700 ultrasounds and 13,680 CT scans.

More than 101,000 specialist clinic attendances were also recorded, covering services including surgery, gynaecology, dentistry, ophthalmology and ENT, while approximately 2,400 babies were delivered and nearly 280,000 prescriptions were filled. The president said the figures demonstrate that the investments in regional healthcare are producing tangible results for citizens. “These investments have revolutionised health care in our country. If you speak to people who utilise these services, predominantly, overwhelmingly, they will tell you all of the positive stories,” the president stated.