AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaternal and Child Care: The unfinished Georgetown Maternal and Paediatric Hospital is again in the spotlight as contractor VAMED alleges unpaid certified work and lapsed financing. The government disputes its account; the project is headed for international arbitration, leaving a major healthcare facility incomplete. Power Disruption: GPL suspects deliberate interference caused a widespread outage, warning that interruptions affect hospitals and other essential services. Its investigation is ongoing. Cancer Care: Guyana has launched a national plan to improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, alongside an initiative to provide a patient with a new home. Rehabilitation: Work has begun on Guyana’s first neurological rehabilitation centre at Industry, expanding services for people recovering from neurological conditions. Hospital Standards: Eleven hospitals have been recognised under the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, which promotes breastfeeding support. Vaping: Guyana has restricted imports of vaping products amid health concerns.
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