GDF aircraft aids Health Ministry in lifesaving medical transfers across Hinterland

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to national service—this time by providing crucial air support to the Health Ministry in the transfer of patients requiring urgent medical attention in remote hinterland communities.

In a coordinated mission involving the locations of Ogle, Port Kaituma, and Bemichi, the GDF Air Corps facilitated the emergency transportation of both pre- and post-surgical patients, ensuring they received timely and life-saving care.
Commanding the aircraft was Major Loyden Layne, supported by Major Darell Britton, who served as the Air Operations Officer, and Sergeant Kevin David, who completed the skilled and dedicated crew.
Their seamless coordination and professionalism contributed to the successful execution of the operation across all destinations.
This mission also marked a milestone in the deployment of one of the GDF’s newly acquired aviation assets, demonstrating its increasing role in civil support operations and expanding the Force’s reach into Guyana’s vast interior.
Working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the GDF continues to fulfil its duty of national service—bridging the gap between remote communities and essential healthcare.
In regions where road access is limited or non-existent, the GDF’s aviation support is often the only lifeline for patients in need.
These collaborative missions embody the GDF’s enduring motto, “Service”, and highlight its vital role in advancing national development, public health, and humanitarian efforts across Guyana.