Campbellville Health Centre, Enmore Polyclinic upgraded to elevate dental care

Embarking on a transformative journey in dental care, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has announced a groundbreaking upgrade in dental services at two flagship institutions, Campbellville Health Centre and Enmore Polyclinic.
Recent investments in state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge equipment underscore GPHC’s unwavering commitment to delivering accessible and top-tier healthcare to the community.
The expanded dental services, available from 08:00h to 16:00h from Monday to Thursday, and 08:00h to 15:30h on Fridays, mark a pivotal moment in elevating the overall dental service experience.
The procurement and installation of advanced dental chairs at Campbellville Health Centre and Enmore Polyclinic have already begun to yield positive impacts on patient care.
“These enhancements showcase GPHC’s dedication to staying at the forefront of healthcare innovation,” the institution said in a statement.
In addition to the remarkable upgrades at Campbellville Health Centre and Enmore Polyclinic, GPHC has extended its commitment further by installing cutting-edge dental chairs at two additional GPHC-run health centres.
Continuous efforts are underway to initiate dental services at Festival City Polyclinic and Industry Health Centre, further exemplifying GPHC’s proactive approach to ensuring the highest standards of healthcare for the communities it serves.
“GPHC remains steadfast in its mission to provide a comprehensive range of quality healthcare services and will continue working tirelessly to initiate dental services at Festival City Polyclinic and Industry Health Centre in the near future.”
Spokesperson for GPHC, Gerron Parker expressed his delight, adding, “We are thrilled to announce these advancements in dental services, a testament to our ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare standards for the communities we serve.”
A host of infrastructural developments were promised in the health sector this year, including the establishment of several new hospitals and major upgrades to existing facilities. This was after the sector received $84.9 billion in the 2023 budgetary allocation.
The annual budget for healthcare since 2020 has increased by almost 150 per cent, which previously stood at $35 billion.
A few months ago, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony had remarked that many areas in the country still lack access to dental services, and the Health Ministry was actively working to close that gap.
“We had a number of persons who were located centrally at the Cheddi Jagan Dental School [in Georgetown], and what we’ve been doing now is to get those persons to go to different regions. We have a programme now where we have been decentralising [dental services],” Dr Anthony had said.
The Health Ministry has also signalled plans of working with the Guyana Dental Council (GDC) to examine and discuss possible amendments to the current law governing dental practitioners in Guyana, aimed at maintaining and increasing the knowledge, skills and professional performance needed to adequately serve the population.