The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has announced that orthopaedic services that once required a charge will now be provided free of cost.
The announcement came during a press conference on Thursday led by GPHC Chief Executive Officer, Robbie Rambaran, and is said to mark a significant step toward making quality healthcare more accessible to the citizens of the Guyana.
Prior to the statement, patients were required to pay the sum of $200,000 for knee and hip replacement surgeries along with an additional cost for review. Rambaran said the decision to offer the service free was taken by the hospital’s board following a series of discussions.