The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) wishes to address and debunk a Kaieteur News article dated October 25, 2024, titled “GPHC Maternity Unit in Administrative Mess.” This article has presented an inaccurate portrayal of the current status of the Maternity Unit and misrepresented the timeline and context of a performance audit conducted by the Audit Office of Guyana.
Firstly, GPHC clarifies that the period under review in the Auditor General’s report covers JANUARY 1, 2019, to JUNE 30, 2020, and is not reflective of the current operational state of GPHC’s Maternity Unit. GPHC is dedicated to providing high-quality care, in all departments, and continuously strives for improvements in patient care standards.
Since the audit period, GPHC has successfully implemented over 90% of the recommendations from the report. These recommendations include significant strides in establishing monitoring and reporting systems, enhancing policies, and refining protocols that support the well-being of our patients and the effective functioning of the Maternity Unit.
GPHC remains committed to fulfilling its mission to provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services in an efficient, effective, equitable and caring manner.
We also welcome the recommendations from the Audit Office of Guyana as we continue to evaluate and refine our practices to ensure continuous improvements across all departments.
GPHC appreciates the public’s trust and remains committed to transparency and continuous quality improvement. We encourage the media to verify information to ensure accuracy in reporting.
