Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy begins mission at GPHC

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has commenced a week of life-changing surgical interventions under the ongoing Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy, which began on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with catheterisation procedures for paediatric patients. According to the GPHC, the medical collaboration, conducted in partnership with the Qatar Red Crescent Society and the Ministry of Health and supported by the Qatar Fund for Development, will continue until October 15. It brings together a specialised team of nine Qatari medical professionals working alongside GPHC’s local experts to perform multiple surgical procedures and consultations.

These include paediatric and adult catheterisation, paediatric urology surgeries, and gynaecological oncology operations, among other complex interventions.
As of Friday, October 10, the visiting and local teams successfully completed 10 paediatric catheterisation procedures, two adult catheterisations, eight gynaecological oncology cases, and five paediatric urology surgeries. These initial successes mark a strong start to the mission, reflecting the dedication, precision and collaborative spirit between both teams. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Beshri of the Qatar Red Crescent Society emphasised that the mission is designed not only to deliver life-saving surgeries but also to build sustainability through knowledge exchange.
“We are securing all necessary medical supplies and equipment for these operations, post-operative care, and, most importantly, the transfer of medical expertise to local professionals through training and practice,” Al-Beshri said. “That is what makes this mission sustainable.”
GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Robbie Rambarran, praised the visiting team’s dedication and highlighted the importance of this collaboration. “It is an honour we don’t take lightly,” Rambarran said. “This partnership is saving lives while also empowering our staff through shared learning and exposure to advanced medical practices.” Following the start of the procedures, a roundtable discussion was held on Thursday afternoon between the Qatari delegation, GPHC leadership, and senior medical staff. Discussions focused on strengthening tertiary healthcare services at GPHC, addressing staffing and infrastructural challenges, and identifying areas for ongoing collaboration and institutional growth. Rambarran also outlined GPHC’s broader initiatives, including the hospital’s partnership with Mount Sinai to advance quality improvement, cultural transformation, and e-health systems, noting that a major portion of the hospital’s budget is dedicated to digital health transformation.
The Qatar Red Crescent delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting GPHC’s five-year strategic plan, emphasising sustainability, efficiency, and continuous improvement through knowledge transfer and long-term partnership.
As the Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy continues through the week, patients and staff are already witnessing the tangible benefits of this partnership, one built on compassion, collaboration, and a shared vision to strengthen Guyana’s healthcare system. GPHC extended sincere appreciation to the Qatar Red Crescent Society, the Qatar Fund for Development, and the Ministry of Health for their invaluable contributions toward improving healthcare outcomes and local medical capacity in Guyana.