RMI Guyana has opened a medical clinic here according to a release on Tuesday from the company and says it is poised to play a vital role in supporting the nation’s burgeoning oil and gas sector.
The clinic which is located at the Guyana Shore Base Inc (GYSBI), Industrial Estate in Houston, Georgetown, is led by a d team of local medical professionals, whose intent is to deliver world-class medical services. The release noted that the clinic’s owners and shareholders, Dr Leah Niles-George and Dr Vanita Ally, both driven by a shared vision, have worked to establish this healthcare resource for the community.
Founded in 2003 as a medical training company, RMI describes itself as a bespoke solutions partner managing risk through medical, security, and HSE [health, safety, and environment] services in complex environments around the world and has been providing medical services globally since 2006.
RMI Guyana sees the opening of a clinic here as an exciting opportunity to deliver world-class medical care for both the local Guyanese community and the country’s growing offshore industries, as Dr Ally explained, “The recent oil discovery is a huge opportunity for Guyana’s economy, and we need to ensure that we are providing excellent healthcare to the workers who will be operating offshore. Their wellbeing will be paramount to the successful growth of the industry, and we are confident that this new clinic will provide an essential service to businesses and individuals. We have made sure that the clinic is fully stocked and equipped with all the capabilities needed to do this.”
RMI Guyana aims to provide a central in-country medical solution to the rapidly expanding petroleum, construction, mining and manufacturing industries entering the market, with the clinic staffed by internationally trained local doctors and nurses.
Dr Niles-George said: “This clinic will provide high-quality care to workers from across the world operating in the remote and challenging conditions offshore. Our medical facility is offering a range of provisions including urgent, primary and secondary care, and occupational health, with all of our solutions tailored to the organisations that require it. We are also working to provide outreach campaigns that will reach some of the more remote workers and families in the regional mining communities.”
And Dr Ally expressed the view that the company would be a positive force in the community. “I think that RMI Guyana will have a great impact on the community. I believe that the clinic can be a positive force in shifting mindsets, delivering education and breaking down stigmas that permeate around certain conditions culturally. Our ambition is for the community to recognise the value of high-quality medical care, while also opening the door to collaborate with other local area providers to share knowledge and raise standards.”
RMI’s Guyana new Country Manager, Chris Fernandes, who brings operational experience from the military, security and tech sectors both locally and internationally, assured of the company’s desire to be at the top of its game. “At the forefront of Guyana’s dynamic growth, RMI Guyana is a dedicated partner providing top-tier medical, security, and HSE solutions customized to the unique requirements of businesses across the nation. Our unwavering pursuit of excellence and adherence to global standards is complemented by our deep commitment to empowering Guyanese professionals and nurturing local development.”
