Over 1500 surgeries were done at the National Ophthal-mology Hospital in Port Mourant, Region Six in 2022.
Director General at the Ministry of Health, Dr Vishwa Mahadeo made the disclosure on the sidelines of a visit to Kato, Region Eight, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.
“This year, we are looking to pass 2,500 because people need help and we have to get it done. What cannot be done here, we will facilitate it on the coast,” he said.
Currently, a list is being compiled of persons set to undergo eye surgery in Region Eight, so that they can be flown to the National Ophthalmology Hospital, DPI said.
“It doesn’t matter where the person lives, we are going to do that surgery if the doctor recommends that it is necessary,” Dr Mahadeo said.
In October 2020, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony visited the region and committed to facilitating improvements to the then defunct facility. The hospital was outfitted with new equipment and medical supplies, DPI said.
The hospital was established in 2009 under then President Bharrat Jagdeo, under the Guyana/Cuba collaboration programme, to offer specialised eye care including surgeries for cataracts and other conditions.
Meanwhile residents in Region Eight will soon benefit from improved access to healthcare services with the deployment of more doctors in the communities.
Dr Mahadeo also conducted site visits in Moruca, Region One, and Kamarang, Region Seven. DPI said that he was accompanied by Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, and other ministry officials.
