Chirosyn Canada Inc., a Canadian-based, Guyanese-owned pharmaceutical company, marked its 15th anniversary of excellence in medicine in Guyana with the launch of the Dr. Cheekoori’s Medicine Foundation. The announcement was made at the Cardiology and Endocrinology symposium held at the Pegasus Corporate Centre on Sunday.

The newly established foundation aims to support Guyanese facing financial challenges in accessing medical treatment. It will also play a pivotal role in expanding access to a wider range of medications, particularly in emergency situations. The foundation intends to collaborate with Guyana’s existing healthcare systems to enhance medical accessibility across the country.

In addition to the foundation’s launch, Chirosyn Canada Inc. outlined its plans to expand operations in Guyana. The company intends to work closely with the Ministry of Health and local agencies to align with the Guyana Government’s medicine initiatives.

Chirosyn Canada Inc. began distributing pharmaceutical products in Guyana in 2010 before expanding into pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company is owned by Tarlika Persaud, a genomics specialist with a master’s degree in chemistry, and Dr. Sreedhar Cheekoori, an organic chemist with several medicinal patents. Persaud notably developed a novel method for detecting metabolic disorders in newborns at McMaster Hospital in Canada before jointly venturing into the pharmaceutical field with her husband.

The symposium, organised in collaboration with the Medical Council and Pharmacy Council of Guyana, attracted over 300 doctors and pharmacists from across the country. Among the distinguished speakers was Dr. Vivian Rambihar, a renowned cardiologist recently inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame for his contributions to the field. Dr. Rambihar shared insights on new theories in cardiology, particularly unpredictability within the field.
Other notable speakers included Dr. Sherryn Rambihar, a cardiologist at the University Health Network (UHN) in Canada; Dr. Nadira Rambihar, a physiatrist at West Park Healthcare in Toronto; Dr. Gaitree Satram, a paediatrician from the University of the West Indies (UWI); and Dr. Karishma Jeeboo, Chairperson of the Guyana Pharmacy Council. Their academic presentations were well received by attendees, further enriching the medical discourse at the event.
The launch of the Dr. Cheekoori’s Medicine Foundation and Chirosyn Canada Inc.’s expansion plans signal a significant step forward in improving healthcare accessibility and pharmaceutical innovation in Guyana.