Lethem Hospital gets 1st simulation laboratory to boost healthcare delivery

The delivery of healthcare services at Lethem Regional Hospital is expected to be significantly boosted in the coming months following the commissioning of its first-ever simulation laboratory.

This facility will serve as a crucial learning hub for students enrolled in the Hybrid Professional Nursing program and the Hybrid Nursing Assistant program.
Managed by Nurse Deshona Mentis, the laboratory will provide students with hands-on experience and practical skills crucial for their future careers in healthcare.
Through immersive simulations and cutting-edge equipment, students will have the opportunity to develop their clinical competencies in a safe and controlled environment, ultimately enhancing the quality of patient care in the region.
In addition to the inauguration of the laboratory, the launch of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program and the Community Health Worker (CHW) program further underscores the commitment to strengthening healthcare services in Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo).
Currently, 28 MLT students and 40 CHW students are undergoing intensive training, poised to become valuable assets in addressing the healthcare needs of the community.
This initiative represents a collaborative effort between the Lethem Regional Hospital, Regional Democratic Council, Ministry of Health, Health Sciences, and healthcare professionals, demonstrating a collective dedication to advancing healthcare education and enhancing the overall well-being of the region’s residents.
Guyana’s public health sector received a sum of $129.8 billion this year a significant increase compared to last year’s $90.2 billion. This year marks the largest-ever budgetary allocation to the health sector, as the government seeks to train more nurses, build more modern health facilities and tackle chronic diseases that affect thousands of people annually,
Currently, the government is set to construct 12 new hospitals across the country.