Minister of Education Priya Manickchand, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony and others yesterday turned the sod for the construction of a new building for the University of Guyana’s College of Medical Sciences.
The project which is being funded by the World Bank costs US$4.9m and is being constructed by Shandong Hi-Speed Dejian Group Co. Ltd. The building is expected to be completed in 15 months.
A release from the Ministry of Education said that the modern facility will be equipped with a lecture theatre which will accommodate 200 students and laboratories for anatomy, biochemistry, histopathology and haematology among others.
Delivering remarks, Manickchand stated that not only will medical students be accommodated more comfortably, but with the expansion of the college, more eligible students who are interested in pursuing a medical degree will be able to join the programme.
University of Guyana’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Paloma Mohammed Martin said that the project underwent a lengthy design process. She further expressed gratitude for the commencement of the project.
