AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Accountability: Former GPHC paediatric surgeon Dr Marisa Seepersaud says her contract was terminated without explanation or a hearing. She says her commitment to improving care for Guyanese children remains. Quality of Care: The Health Ministry plans random reviews of hospital records to check whether staff follow treatment guidelines for conditions including diabetes and hypertension. Bird Flu Watch: Guyana has stepped up farm hygiene and poultry testing after an H5N1 outbreak in neighbouring Suriname. Children’s Heart Care: GPHC teams performed 16 procedures on 13 children; six others will receive government-funded surgery in India. Specialist Services: The West Demerara Hospital is expected to open in late 2027 with CT, MRI and cardiac catheterisation services. Cancer Treatment: An advocate is renewing calls for affordable radiation therapy, saying private treatment can cost $500,000 to more than $1 million. A Small Business Bureau expo is also raising funds for breast cancer awareness and research.
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