AS part of its continuous efforts to expand renal care nationwide, the Ministry of Health is inviting bids for the construction of dialysis centres in five of Guyana’s ten regions.
According to the Invitation for Bids (IFB), published in the Guyana Chronicle earlier this week, the ministry invites bids for construction of dialysis centres at Lima, Region Two; De-Kinderen, Region Three; Diamond, Region Four; Enmore, Region Four; Bath, Region Five; and No.75 village in Region Six.
The notice stated that bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedure specified in the Procurement Act 2003.
Interested bidders may obtain further information from, inspect the bidding document, and purchase a complete set of bidding documents at the Ministry of Health compound between Monday to Thursday (09:00 hours to 16:30hours) and on Friday (09:00hours to 15:30hours).
Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidder’s representative and anyone who chooses to attend at the National Procurement and Administration Board, Ministry of Finance, Main & Urquhart Streets, Georgetown on April 7, 2026.
Any late bids submitted will be rejected and returned to the bidders unopened.
The construction of the respective dialysis centres will further strengthen healthcare delivery by improving access to dialysis treatment nationwide.
Chronic kidney disease is becoming a serious public health concern in Guyana and as such, the Government of Guyana is moving to expand dialysis services across the country, with new machines and treatment capacity planned for regional hospitals.
Speaking at the World Kidney Day conference held recently at Herdmanston Lodge, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced that dialysis chairs at the six newly constructed hospitals will soon be activated, and some 15 additional dialysis machines will be strategically deployed to improve access to treatment.
Further, paediatric nephrologist Dr. Areefa Alladin revealed that a new international grant will support the development of specialised kidney care for children through a partnership between the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and the University of Calgary.
These moves, coupled with the ministry’s focus on preventative care, highlight the continued growth and development of Guyana’s health sector.
Delivering the keynote address at the conference themed, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” Minister Anthony highlighted the current steps the government is taking to tackle kidney disease as cases are estimated to have doubled in recent years. As the minister explained, historically the ministry has partnered with non-profit organisations in developing dialysis care.
While the ministry has expanded both care and capacity in recent years with grants and vouchers supporting treatment, Minister Anthony said the need for robust action is now more important than ever before as cases of kidney disease and chronic illness continue to rise.
The minister added that currently there are some 20,000 or more diabetic patients in Guyana.
Presently, the ministry and its partners are focusing more on preventative care, where initiatives like the ministry’s health vouchers have made a significant impact.
Minister Anthony explained that the almost 600,000 vouchers issued thus far have enabled more people to receive blood tests and know the state of their health, some at an earlier or “pre-diabetic” stage.
Notably, the Government of Guyana has helped to ease the financial burden through the National Dialysis Subsidy Programme, which provides up to $600,000 in support.
Initiatives such as the kidney transplant project have also been impactful. Started in 2011, the programme has grown and continues to save lives. Moving forward, however, the main goal is specialised kidney care across Guyana.
Through the implementation of dialysis systems at more hospitals, coupled with specialised care, the ministry is striving to positively transform kidney care in Guyana.
