The Government of China has donated over $28 million in equipment and medical supplies to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Along with the arrival of the 14th medical brigade of professional doctors, the equipment was donated to make improvements in the delivery of healthcare services in Guyana. The new supplies are wide ranging from orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and general surgery among others.
At a simple ceremony on Friday at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, the items were handed over in the presence of the Public Health Minister Volda
Some of the medical equipment that was donated by the Government of China
Lawrence; Chief Executive Officer of GPHC, George Lewis; Director of Medical and Professional Services, Sheik Amir; Economic and Commercial Advisor of the People’s Republic of China Embassy, Hu Hanming and members of the 14th medical brigade.
In giving his remarks, Head of the 14th medical brigade, Shen Jiansong, said Guyanese can look forward to increased medical services and new procedures over their stay for the next six months.
“During the six months, each of us [will] try our best to do our works. Our team is composed of doctors who are always ready to help. Now, our team will represent the People’s Republic of China to donate a batch of medical equipment to [the] Ministry of Public Health,” said Jiansong.
Economic and Commercial Advisor of the People’s Republic of China Embassy, Hu Hanming once again emphasised on the good relationship between China and Guyana for a number of decades, which has been beneficial to both parties. He pledged that his country will continue to lend support in all areas in the future.
“China and Guyana are far apart geographically but the relations between the two countries has a long history. Since 1993, China has been supporting the development of Guyana’s public health by dispatching medical teams, donating medicines and medical equipment, adhering to the concept of building our community for the future of mankind,” he said.
“China hopes to strengthen long-term cooperation with Guyana in various fields, including public health for sure. We will continue to play a role in improving medical conditions and people’s condition here,” the advisor added.
Adding to that, CEO of GPHC, George Lewis noted that these supplies will help to improve the delivery of health care in this sector.
“The equipment that will be donated today is particularly important to the Georgetown Public Hospital since it will assist us in the delivery of better health care to our patients,” Lewis pointed out.
With a short statement, gratitude was extended from the Public Health Minister as she stated, “I wish to take the opportunity to express our gratitude for the solidarity, support and invaluable service to the health sector. This donation will impact significantly on the quality of service that our referral hospital will be in a position to offer.”
