MoH’s Special Needs Project gets $60M from Digicel
Digicel Guyana on Tuesday made a financial commitment of $60 million over a three-year period to the Health Ministry as part of its ongoing support and commitment to special needs and rehabilitation services in Guyana.
This financial boost will support the Ministry and will support families living with disabilities in communities across Guyana.
PS of Ministry of Health, Malcolm Watkins; CEO of Digicel Guyana, Gregory Dean, at the signing of the agreement
The long-term vision is the creation of world-class development facilities for children with special needs across the ten regions of Guyana. The initial period sees Digicel starting with investing in special needs’ training for individuals and professionals within the disabilities sector in Guyana.
Across the region, and in Guyana, Digicel has been keen on developing sustainable programmes in areas like special needs, education, and community development, that impact key social and economic development markers.
“We have made a commitment to support the Ministry of Health as they strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their caregivers. This is a small step in a long-term commitment, and it is envisioned that this project will continually enhance the quality of life, empower the people of the community, and will provide a holistic approach to the well-being of families with special emphasis on health and education through various empowerment programmes,” Chief Executive Office of Digicel, Gregory Dean, posited at the signing of the agreement on Tuesday.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Malcolm Watkins, has expressed gratitude to Digicel for this initiative, stating it is immeasurable.
“We would like to commit that this partnership will facilitate and foster long-term enhancements to the health sector,” he added.
“The partnership falls under the testament of the Ministry of Health’s comprehensive approach to health care, and we intend to build and strengthen this partnership.”
Digicel Guyana has been a longstanding partner of the Government and other organisations for social development across communities in Guyana.
