Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation

13/08/2025

At our Eye Clinic, we provide specialized services for patients with different eye conditions. Here’s how to access our Eye Clinic at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.

13/08/2025

Our Vision Centre, located at the East Street entrance, is open to the public from Monday to Friday.
Schedule your appointment and get your eyes tested today!

12/08/2025

𝗚𝗣𝗛𝗖 & 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟔 𝗚𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 💙

From August 4th–8th, 2025, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, in partnership with Gift of Life International, completed its second paediatric cardiac mission for the year giving new hope to children living with life-threatening heart conditions.

A 25-member international team, led by Dr. Rodrigo Soto, renowned paediatric cardiac surgeon worked alongside our local doctors and nurses to perform 10 paediatric cardiac catheterisations and 6 open-heart surgeries. These life-saving procedures directly benefited 16 young patients with congenital heart disease.

The team also screened 80 children for heart conditions, identifying those needing urgent treatment, those requiring future care, and reassuring families whose children didn’t need further intervention.

So far, 13 of the 16 children have been safely discharged, with the remaining 3 expected to go home soon.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮
Before 2023, families had to travel overseas and spend millions of dollars for their children to access specialized paediatric cardiac care. Up until 2024, these surgeries were only available once per year in Guyana.

Thanks to strengthened partnerships, increased government investment, and growing local capacity, GPHC now hosts three missions per year, giving more children access to care without leaving home. Currently, GPHC and other local hospitals do not yet offer specialized paediatric cardiac surgeries routinely, which makes international collaborations like these essential.

The long-term plan is to continue building local expertise so these procedures can be offered right here in Guyana year-round.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀
These missions are multidisciplinary efforts, requiring careful planning and collaboration across multiple hospital departments. From surgical teams to support staff, everyone plays a role in making each mission seamless.

“The GOLI–GPHC partnership continues to transform lives while building local expertise,” said Dr. Sara Singh, Head of the Paediatric Department. “Our goal is that every child in Guyana with a heart condition can get the care they need, right here at home.”

A special thank you goes out to every person who played their part in ensuring this collaboration was a success.

The GOLI team will return for their final 2025 mission from December 6th–16th. Until then, the lives changed this month remind us that every heartbeat matters. 💙

12/08/2025

The Guyana Public Hospital Corporation wishes to inform the public that repeat medication for the Eye Clinic is available on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

12/08/2025

Meet us in the park today!

We hope you're as excited as we are! All GPHC staff members are invited to join us for free yoga sessions this August 5-26. See more details below

11/08/2025

Repeat medication refills are available for patients attached to the Medical Clinic on weekdays, except Wednesdays. Patients who miss their doctor’s appointments can reschedule for another day after 1:00 p.m.

11/08/2025

If you haven't registered as yet, here's your reminder.

All interested staff members can register at the nutrition clinic or contact Ms. Lambert on 225-3351 ext 1230.

Your first step towards a healthier lifestyle starts here!

11/08/2025

At the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), we provide specialized care to the public. Our Medical Clinic provides specialized services in areas such as Nephrology, Neurology, and more.

Patients are seen by referral and can also have their repeat medications refilled. For referred patients, our hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

09/08/2025

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) hosted a sod-turning ceremony on August 8, 2025, to mark the beginning of construction for the new Industry Polyclinic. This event represents a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to improve access to more healthcare services for residents of the Industry and Cummings Lodge communities.

The event was attended by government officials, healthcare leaders, and community representatives, all celebrating a project that will significantly strengthen healthcare delivery in the community. The project duration is 12 months from the commencement date on 21st July 2025 and will cost $708,624,090.

GPHC assumed management of the Industry Health Centre in May 2011. At that time, the facility served about 100 patients per month. Today, the centre accommodates 2,164 patients every Month, said Mr Robbie Rambarran, Chief Executive Officer of GPHC. He added that the new facility will have advanced medical equipment that will add new services such as x-ray, ultrasound, ECG, asthma bay, physiotherapy, dietary and nutrition, diabetic care including retinopathy and a dental suite.

Mr Rambarran also announced the addition of a new lungs centre that will include services such as a polysomnography lab, a comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders, the first of its kind in Guyana. Furthermore, the facility will offer a full pulmonary function test, also known as a lung function test. This service will also create opportunities for detailed studies of pulmonary fibrosis and other lung diseases.

The Industry Health Centre was originally established in 1997 to serve residents who previously had to travel to Bel Air or walk to Plaisance to access healthcare.

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony highlighted that the project was launched in response to the area's increasing population. He emphasized that the government of Guyana is committed to ensuring that the needs of the people are being served.

The Industry Polyclinic, once completed by July 21, 2026, will also be integrated into the National Electronic Health Records system, eCARE, joining its sister polyclinics and GPHC in going digital.

08/08/2025

Today, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation hosted the Sod-Turning Ceremony for the new Modern Industry Polyclinic. This marks a major step in enhancing primary healthcare for the Industry and Cummings Lodge communities. Take a look at these 3D renderings for a glimpse of what the state-of-the-art facility will look like once completed.

08/08/2025

07/08/2025

Join us this Friday, 8th August at 4 PM for another historic moment as we break ground on the new Industry Polyclinic!
This modern facility marks a significant step forward in enhancing primary healthcare for the Industry and Cummings Lodge communities.