– as Health Ministry advances modern medical logistics

DIRECTOR General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, has confirmed that drone technology is already being used to transport medicines to remote communities, as part of the Government’s push to strengthen healthcare access across Guyana.
Providing an update during the Region 10 2025 Review and Leadership Meeting, Dr. Mahadeo told regional health leaders that pilot operations have already demonstrated the effectiveness of the system in delivering medical supplies to hard-to-reach locations.
“Only the other day, drone technology was piloted and medicines were dropped off to places like Malali and Ituni, in the river and on the trail. I think the vision of the President and the Minister of Health to have the latest technology available to our people was demonstrated when those drones dropped off medicines at Malali and other places,” Dr. Mahadeo said.
According to the Director General, the initial pilot deliveries reached several communities including Moraikobai in Region Five and Malali, Ituni, Great Falls and Wiruni in Region Ten, areas where travel by road or river can often delay the delivery of urgent medical supplies.
He explained that the use of drones will significantly reduce those delays and allow healthcare providers to respond more quickly when essential supplies are needed.
“So now the trail, distance and terrain won’t be an issue, whether it be blood and blood products, whether it be emergency injections or medicines, it will be delivered because that technology is being invested in. It has been tried, it was successful, more training has to be done but it is available,” Dr. Mahadeo added.
The drone initiative forms part of a wider effort by the Ministry of Health to modernise healthcare logistics and expand access to critical services in hinterland and riverain communities, all part of HE President Irfaan Ali’s vision to provide world class health to all citizens in Guyana. Through partnerships with international technology providers, specialised drone systems capable of transporting medical cargo over long distances are being introduced to support the delivery of medicines and other essential supplies.
With successful pilot tests already completed, the Ministry is expected to continue expanding the programme while training personnel to fully integrate the technology into Guyana’s healthcare delivery system.