AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKidney Care: Free dialysis is now available at six regional hospitals, easing costs for patients among Guyana’s roughly 500 people receiving treatment; capacity will determine how many can be accommodated. Rehabilitation: Construction has begun on the country’s first neurological rehabilitation centre at Industry, expected to open by the end of 2027 and provide outpatient care for stroke survivors and people with other neurological conditions. Cancer Support: Breast cancer patient Jeanita Kyte, who has been staying with relatives while undergoing chemotherapy, is to receive a new home through First Lady Arya Ali’s Pink Promise initiative. Children’s Well-being: President Irfaan Ali has ordered a multi-agency task force to develop actions addressing children’s mental health, welfare and safety, including stronger psychosocial support and prevention measures. Infectious Disease: Chikungunya has returned to Guyana after an eight-year absence, renewing concern about mosquito-borne illness. Maternal and Child Health: Eleven hospitals have been recognised for efforts to promote and support breastfeeding through the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
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