20/08/2025
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Festival City Polyclinic has launched its new Online Patient Booking feature, allowing patients to conveniently schedule appointments from their phones or computers. This marks the first phase of the national Electronic Health Records (EHR) rollout, with a full transition to secure digital patient files scheduled for October 2025.
The launch event brought together key figures in healthcare, including the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony; the Chief Executive Officer of GPHC, Mr. Robbie Rambarran; the Doctor in Charge of the Polyclinic, Dr. Amitraj Persaud; as well as dedicated staff members and patients from the community.
In his remarks, Mr. Rambarran highlighted that the system, originally called eCARE, has been officially renamed eHEALTH. He explained that the new name reflects the governmentโs vision for a platform designed to benefit all Guyanese, not just those within GPHCโs network.
Dr. Persaud expressed pride in Festival City Polyclinicโs role as the pilot site for this initiative, describing it as a โproud momentโ for both the clinic and the community it serves.
The launch represents a major transformation in Guyanaโs healthcare delivery system, shifting from traditional paper-based records to secure digital files. This change ensures:
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Improved accuracy of patient information
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Safer, faster, and better-coordinated care
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Greater security and confidentiality of health records
Minister Anthony emphasized that this initiative is an important first step in the governmentโs broader plan to fully digitalize Guyanaโs healthcare system. Once fully implemented, citizens will be able to securely access their health information from any healthcare facility nationwide, improving accuracy, security, and the overall quality of care.
Festival City Polyclinic is one of four primary healthcare facilities managed by GPHC, and todayโs milestone forms part of a larger vision to integrate modern technology into public healthcare services across Guyana.