The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) continues to reduce its surgical backlog over the weekend with the completion of 18 joint replacement surgeries.

A total of 14 women and four men benefitted and can now look forward to improved mobility, reduced pain, and an enhanced quality of life. All 18 patients have since been discharged and are continuing their recovery, the hospital said, noting that all of the surgeries were performed over the weekend of July 11-12, 2026. The orthopaedic team successfully completed 18 joint replacement surgeries, including 12 knee replacements and six hip replacements.

According to the hospital, with joint replacement procedures costing approximately $2.5 million in the private healthcare sector, initiatives such as these are vital in ensuring that life-changing orthopaedic care remains accessible to all Guyanese, regardless of their financial situation.