The Ministry of Health recently rolled out its Basic Emergency Medicine Skills and Preparedness Training programme in Berbice, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to bolster emergency healthcare delivery nationwide.
At the official launch, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony emphasised the crucial role of continuous training in improving the overall quality of care. “The quality of medicine we practise will depend on the quality of people in the system,” he stated, highlighting the administration’s focus on building a skilled and responsive medical workforce.
The programme is part of a wider push to modernise Guyana’s healthcare infrastructure and services. According to Minister Anthony, enhancing the capabilities of frontline healthcare providers—particularly in emergency settings—is a key objective. The initiative is intended to ensure healthcare workers are prepared to provide swift, effective, and life-saving care across all regions.
This training effort complements an expansive health sector reform, which includes the construction of six new state-of-the-art hospitals. Two of these facilities are already operational. Each is being outfitted with dedicated Accident & Emergency departments staffed by four to six medical doctors, a move aimed at expanding access to critical care in underserved areas such as Regions 5 and 6.
The Ministry’s latest initiative underscores its commitment to closing healthcare gaps and improving outcomes through both infrastructural investment and human resource development.
