Guyana: Health Minister Meets with Canadian Partners to Strengthen Healthcare System

• In a significant move to bolster the nation’s healthcare system, Guyana’s Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, accompanied by Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeetendra Mohanlall, met with representatives from the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and their new partner, Team Broken Earth, on Tuesday, August 20.
• The meeting took place at the Ministry’s Brickdam Headquarters and focused on exploring future collaboration opportunities to enhance healthcare services in Guyana. Ms. Elizabeth Vinecent, Associate Vice President of CNA, led the delegation, which also included officials from the Canadian institution.
• CNA has been actively involved in Guyana through its participation in the Skills to Access the Green Economy (SAGE) project, a development initiative under the Canadian High Commission that focuses on educational and workforce development in the country.
• With recent additional funding, CNA has expanded its reach by partnering with Team Broken Earth, a Canadian medical volunteer organisation renowned for providing critical medical care in underserved regions.
• This partnership aims to leverage both organisations’ expertise to address healthcare challenges in Guyana, potentially bringing advanced training and resources to local medical professionals.
• The meeting marks a pivotal step in ongoing efforts to strengthen the healthcare system in Guyana, aligning with broader initiatives to improve access to quality medical services and enhance the overall health and well-being of the population.

(Source: Guyana Chronicle)