AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGPHC Digital Records Rollout: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation is now digitising patient files, starting with outpatient flow and aiming to finish the first phase by year-end—so records can follow patients across departments and improve access to medication histories. Diabetes Drug Watch: Dr Anthony also says a generic “Ozempic-like” semaglutide is expected soon, but only with strict medical supervision and prescription controls to curb misuse. Quality Control in Public Care: The Ministry is introducing clinical quality audits that will randomly review patient charts, check protocol adherence, and push corrective action and training where gaps are found. Hinterland Access Boost: New vehicles—ATVs, XUVs, and motorcycles—were handed to Regions 1, 7, 8, and 9 to strengthen outreach and faster patient transport. Sexual Violence Data Shock: More than 1,200 rape reports were filed in Guyana from 2021–2025, with children and young women most affected, and officials again pointing to investigation delays and system bottlenecks. Local Health News: A Berbice stabbing suspect died after a crash during an escape attempt.
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