Digicel commits $60M to support Health Ministry’s special needs project

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health Malcolm Watkins and Digicel Guyana Chief Executive Officer Gregory Dean signing the agreement (Digicel Guyana photo)

Digicel Guyana has committed $60 million under an agreement to support the Ministry of Health on its special needs vision over the next three years.

“The long-term vision is the creation of world-class development facilities for children with special needs across the ten regions of Guyana,” the company announced on Tuesday, while noting that it has been a long-standing partner of the government and other organisations for social development across communities in Guyana.

In a statement, it said the initial period starts with investing in special needs training for individuals and professionals within the disabilities sector in Guyana.