Humanity First Guyana (HFG), in partnership with several government bodies and charitable organizations, successfully concluded a nationwide medical outreach mission from June 16 to 18, 2025, positively impacting 548 patients across New Amsterdam, St. Cuthberts Mission, and Georgetown. This initiative was part of the international Gift of Health program and showcased the power of global collaboration, volunteerism, and service.
The mission was driven by a visiting delegation of 14 medical students and one physician from the United States, who generously raised their own funds to travel and serve communities in Guyana. In addition to providing medical care, they helped organize and distribute critical supplies, including medicines, eyeglasses, clothing, and hygiene kits.
🩺 Free Medical Services Delivered:
- General doctor consultations
- Blood pressure and sugar testing
- HIV testing (60 tests)
- Optical services (162 patients)
- Blood donations (14 units)
- Vaccinations, laboratory services, and pharmacy care
- Mental health and personal counseling
🎁 Humanitarian Support:
- 75 spectacles, 200 dental kits, and 208 food hampers were distributed
- Over 150 individuals received clothing, shoes, toys, and hygiene items
The mission’s success was made possible through the outstanding efforts of 98 local and international volunteers, and in close collaboration with the following institutions:
🤝 Partner Organizations:
- Ministry of Health
- U.S. Embassy
- Courts Optical & Diamond Optical
- Guyana Police Force
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- National AIDS Secretariat
- Food for the Poor
- Giftland Charity Foundation
- Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital
- Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Guyana
🏛️ National Recognition & Government Support:
The delegation had the honor of meeting with the Hon. Prime Minister of Guyana, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, at his Camp Street office. During the meeting, the delegation, led by Mr. Maqsood Mansoor, Chairman of Humanity First Guyana, briefed the Prime Minister on the outreach program’s impact and presented HFG’s annual report.
Prime Minister Phillips stated:
“The delegation, led by the NGO’s chair, Mr. Maqsood Mansoor, provided an update on a recent medical outreach mission conducted in collaboration with several Government ministries. The initiative included the distribution of hygiene kits and the provision of free medical services to communities in need… The students expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to contribute to local healthcare efforts and thanked Guyanese for their warm hospitality.”
The team was also honored by visits from the Hon. Mayor of New Amsterdam, Mr. Wainwright Macingtosh, the Village Tushao and Council of St. Cuthberts Mission, and U.S. Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot, whose presence at the Georgetown site provided encouragement and visibility to the cause.
🙏 Special Acknowledgments:
Humanity First Guyana expresses heartfelt gratitude to the many hands and hearts that made this mission a success:
- Mr. Jameel Mohamed, Country Director, for his leadership and coordination on the ground
- Mr. Fahd Peerzada, Medical Director of HFG, for overseeing all clinical operations
- Mr. Maqsood Mansoor, Chairman of HFG, for steering the overall mission and representing the organization at the highest national level
- The visiting medical team from the U.S.
- All volunteers, donors, and partners
- The people of Guyana for their warm hospitality
This week-long effort not only provided essential medical services to those in need but also deepened bonds of international cooperation and reaffirmed the core mission of Humanity First: to serve mankind with dignity, compassion, and integrity.
Maqsood Ahmed Mansoor
Chairman of HFG
