Former GPHC CEO Michael Khan dies

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Michael Khan has passed away. The GPHC confirmed Khan’s death in a social media post on Friday. Khan served a 16-year tenure at the country’s main public referral hospital during which the GPHC said, “…he guided the institution through numerous challenges and developments in our health sector, contributing to healthcare delivery in Guyana with dedication and resolve. His leadership impacted both staff and the broader community served by GPHC.”
“The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Mr Michael H. Khan… May his soul rest in peace and may his family find strength and comfort during this difficult time,” the city’s public hospital stated. Meanwhile, condolences have been pouring in from colleagues within the health sector and the wider public service community. One such person is former Permanent Secretary (PS) and Head of the Public Service, Hydar Ally. In a letter to the editor, Ally expressed his profound sadness at the passing of Khan. “As a former member of the GPHC Board, I can attest to his professionalism, competence and dedication to duties. Michael, as he was fondly called, will be remembered for his humility and willingness to go out of his way to assist patients and those in need. I wish to take this opportunity to express myself my deepest condolences to his bereaved family on his passing,” Ally said.

Khan’s tenure as CEO of the GPHC came to an end August 2017 after his contract was not renewed under the then A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Government. Back in September 2025, he was sent on administrative leave to allow for investigations into the operations of the hospital.
He was subsequently reinstated in August 2016 by the GPHC Board but was told to remain off the job by then Public Health Minister George Norton to facilitate the review of the forensic audit that was conducted. Then Chairman of the GPHC Board, Max Hanoman had confirmed that the audit found no criminal or fraudulent actions against Khan and noted that there was nothing barring him from resuming duties as CEO of the institution. Khan was eventually allowed to return to work but only to serve out the reminder of his contract which expired in August 2017.