Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony attended a presentation on Saturday at the Diamond Regional Hospital detailing Guyana’s progress under the Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination. The session, facilitated by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in partnership with international collaborators, highlighted the country’s pre-assessment findings and outlined strategic plans for strengthening cervical cancer management locally.
A key feature of the event was the official handover of Thermal Ablation devices by the Health Ministry to regional health authorities across all 10 administrative regions. These devices are intended to support treatment for patients who test positive for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), particularly at regional hospitals.
The initiative is being implemented alongside ongoing colposcopy training for healthcare professionals, enhancing Guyana’s capacity to deliver timely and effective cervical cancer care.
The programme is a collaborative effort between PAHO, the Health Ministry and the MD Anderson Cancer Centre as Guyana continues to focus on prevention, early detection, and treatment of cervical cancer.
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