Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, on Wednesday met with a delegation from the World Bank to finalize preparations for the upcoming Implementation Support Mission for the Guyana One Health Project, set to take place on May 29–30, 2025.

The mission will be jointly led by Federica Secci, Senior Health Specialist and Co-Task Team Leader, and Behnaz Bonyadian, Health Specialist and Co-Task Team Leader. The visit aims to provide technical and strategic guidance for the next phase of the project’s implementation.

The One Health Project is a collaborative, multi-sectoral initiative that aims to strengthen Guyana’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats at the interface of human, animal, and environmental health.
Joining Minister Anthony at the meeting were key health sector stakeholders, including Permanent Secretary Malcolm Watkins, Epidemiologist and Focal Point for International Health Regulations Dr. Anand Persaud, and

Director of the Health Sector Development Unit Sonia Roberts. Other senior officials from the Ministry also participated in the discussions.

The meeting underscored the Government of Guyana’s ongoing commitment to strengthening public health systems and its partnership with international development agencies like the World Bank to ensure long-term health security and resilience.