MINISTER of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, has announced that the new Suddie Healthcare Training School, currently under construction, will significantly expand training opportunities for residents of Region Two once completed.
The Minister made the disclosure on Tuesday during a visit to the region, where he and his team conducted an inspection of the facility.
He noted that construction is progressing well and that the institution will play a critical role in strengthening the region’s health workforce.
Dr Anthony explained that the new training school will offer a wide range of health science programmes, including pharmacy, laboratory sciences, medical imaging such as ultrasound, X-ray and CT scan technology, as well as biomedical training to support the management and maintenance of modern medical equipment.
“When the facility is completed, a full range of health science training programmes will be offered right here in Region Two,” the Minister said. “This will allow persons to upgrade their skills and receive professional training without having to travel far.”
He highlighted that many students pursuing medical and health-related studies often face financial and accommodation challenges when required to travel to other regions. The new school, he said, will ease that burden and improve access to education.
Dr Anthony also disclosed that discussions have already been held with the University of Guyana to facilitate the delivery of these programmes in Region Two once the facility becomes operational.
“We want to make these programmes available to you in the region so you don’t have to leave the region” Dr Anthony said.
Regional Chairman said it was a boost for the region and many persons look forward to the opening of the training school. He said under the current government a lot of opportunities were created for young people through various scholarship programmes. He said that with the Lima Regional Hospital more opportunities will be created.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader effort to decentralise education and build capacity within the regional health sector.
