The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday announced that 10 scoliosis (irregular curvature of the spine) operations had been successfully done on patients aged 13 to 19.
In a statement it said this was its second collaboration with World Pediatrics, an international non-governmental organization, to bring specialized scoliosis surgeries to young patients in Guyana. This collaborative medical mission, took place from Monday, November 4, through Friday, November 8, 2024,
Led by a team of ten highly specialized medical professionals from prestigious institutions in the United States, this mission builds on the success of last year’s inaugural collaboration, which saw eight patients receiving life-changing corrective surgeries. The expert team, comprised of both surgical and support professionals, worked alongside GPHC’s local medical staff to complete all procedures successfully within the five-day period.
“We are proud to partner once again with World Pediatrics and are incredibly grateful for the expertise and dedication brought by their team,” stated Dr. Hyder Khan, Orthopedic Consultant, GPHC.
