AS part of its ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare, the Ministry of Health continued its medical outreach initiatives in Region One (Barima/Waini), coinciding with the region’s Heritage Month celebrations.

During the recent event, residents participated in the Government’s Eye Testing and Spectacle Voucher Programme as well as the Universal and Cervical Cancer Screening Voucher Programme, allowing for immediate access to medical services on-site.

A total of 138 individuals received eye examinations, with 100 beneficiaries collecting spectacle vouchers. In addition, 100 residents, including adults and children, benefitted from laboratory tests through the universal health vouchers. To support women’s health, 50 cervical cancer screening vouchers were distributed.

The Regional Health Department also used the occasion to raise awareness about cervical cancer, emphasising its prevalence and the importance of early detection through regular screening.

The outreach underscores the Ministry’s commitment to expanding healthcare services, promoting preventive care, and ensuring that essential medical interventions reach residents in all regions of Guyana.