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A major investment in digital healthcare has been announced with the creation of a US$5 million technical school to train personnel who will support the nationwide rollout of Guyana’s new electronic health records (eHEALTH) system (Department of Public Information, Ministry of Health). The initiative is designed to equip a new generation of technical specialists with the skills required to manage, maintain, and expand the system across all regions. Training has already commenced under a dedicated programme, ensuring that as the eHEALTH platform expands, skilled professionals will be available to oversee its operation. The school will help guarantee sustainability by building local capacity and reducing dependency on external expertise (Ministry of Health).
The first phase of the platform is being piloted at the Festival City Polyclinic in Georgetown, where an online patient booking system was recently launched. By October 2025, this facility is expected to transition completely from paper-based records to digital files. Festival City is one of four primary healthcare facilities under the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), making it an important testing ground for the new technology (Department of Public Information).
UK-based RioMed Limited was awarded a US$3.3 million contract in March 2025 to design, supply, and install the system. Within 18 months, the project is expected to be operational at the Georgetown Public Hospital before being scaled up nationwide (Department of Public Information).
Once fully deployed, the eHEALTH platform will transform how patients and doctors interact with medical information. Lab results, X-rays, CT scans, prescriptions, and patient histories will be stored electronically and made accessible across the health network. With a smart card or ID, individuals will be able to access their complete medical records instantly. This promises shorter waiting times, improved accuracy, and greater efficiency in healthcare delivery (Ministry of Health).
Importantly, the platform is being designed with inclusivity in mind. While younger, tech-savvy users may adapt quickly, trained personnel will be available to assist older populations in navigating the system. This ensures that all citizens benefit equally from the new technology (Department of Public Information).
The long-term vision is for a fully integrated healthcare environment where patient information flows seamlessly across facilities, reducing administrative delays and ensuring better continuity of care. By combining infrastructure investment with technical training, the initiative lays the foundation for a modern, resilient, and patient-focused healthcare system (Ministry of Health).
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US$5M Technical School to Drive National eHEALTH Rollout
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