The new Diamond Regional Hospital, a modern, fully equipped facility that will provide comprehensive health care to more than 40,000 residents along the East Bank corridor was commissioned Sunday.
Constructed to meet Chinese, British, and American medical standards, the hospital will offer 24/7 emergency care, maternity and neonatal services, surgeries, and outpatient clinics.
The Diamond Regional Hospital was built to meet Chinese, British, and American medical standards
With 75 inpatient beds, three operating theatres, and 24/7 lab and diagnostic services, it is designed to handle both routine and urgent medical needs efficiently. It is equipped with the latest technology including CT scanners, digital X-ray machines, and ultrasound systems, among others.
The Diamond facility was constructed under a partnership with China’s Sinopharm International. It forms part of a broader $37.2 billion initiative, in which facilities are being developed at Lima (Region Two), De Kinderen (Region Three), Enmore (Region Four), Bath (Region Five) and Skeldon (Region Six).
Meanwhile, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony noted that the previous Diamond hospital, which had been in operation for 18 years, could no longer meet the growing demand.
Though temporary upgrades were made in 2020, including transforming it into a “smart hospital”, the government decided to build an entirely new facility to support the expanding population.
Upgrades are said to be ongoing at existing hospitals in Bartica, Linden, and West Demerara.
