IN a significant gesture of support, the Ministry of Health has received a generous donation of medical supplies valued at GY$1.36M from the Chinese Medical Delegation Team, accompanied by Ambassador Guo Haiyaj of the Chinese Embassy in Guyana.

The donation, presented to the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, is earmarked for allocation to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to bolster the capabilities of key departments, including the Hepatopancreatobiliary Centre, the General Surgery Minimally Invasive Centre, and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre.

Among the items donated are state-of-the-art medical equipment such as the Endo Next 4k ICG Endoscopic system, Raynor Ultrasonic Surgical system, Raynor Ultrasonic Surgical scalpel, Oxygen Concentrator, Laparoscopic Non-invasive Grip (Duck Bill), Short Laparoscopic Non-invasive Grip, and Long Laparoscopic Non-invasive Grip.

During the donation ceremony, Minister Dr. Frank Anthony underscored the importance of the collaboration with China in strengthening Guyana’s health sector. He expressed profound gratitude for the continuous support provided by China and emphasised the need for an enduring partnership to enhance healthcare services in the country.

Ambassador Guo Haiyan elaborated on the dedication of the new Chinese Medical Delegation in enhancing the functionality of existing medical centres. She commended the efforts of the previous team in establishing six medical centres and reassured of the current team’s commitment to strengthening their operations, further solidifying the bilateral co-operation between China and Guyana in the health sector.

The event was attended by several dignitaries including Dr. Lesley Ramsammy, Adviser to the Minister of Health; Director-General of the Regional Health Services (RHS), Vishwa Machado; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Narine Singh; Director of Family and Primary Health Care, Dr. Ertenisa Hamilton; Chief Executive Officer of GPHC (Ag), Dr. Navindranauth Rambaran; Vice Mayor Quin Yongxin of the Wuxi Municipal People’s Government; Director of Wuxi Municipal Health Commission, Da Xuerong; General Sergeant, Dr. Sandy Solomon, and other officials.

This donation marks another milestone in the ongoing co-operation between China and Guyana in the healthcare sector, reflecting a shared commitment to improving healthcare services and advancing public health initiatives in Guyana.