GOVERNMENT OF GUYANA, MOUNT SINAI, AND HESS EXTEND NATIONAL HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE THROUGH 2030

The Government of Guyana, Mount Sinai Health System, and Hess Corporation have announced a five-year extension of their national healthcare initiative, originally launched in 2022. The program aims to transform Guyana’s public health system by 2030, making world-class healthcare accessible to all citizens, with a strong focus on vulnerable communities.

The next phase includes the creation of a national cancer center, modernization of health facilities such as Georgetown Public Hospital, and implementation of one of the world’s most advanced digital health systems.

Achievements from the first phase include 35,000 child health screenings, the upcoming graduation of nearly 900 nursing assistants, and the establishment of a state-of-the-art pathology lab. Key future priorities will focus on cancer care, women’s and children’s health, community-based services, quality improvement, digital infrastructure, and workforce capacity building.

The initiative is led by Mount Sinai’s Arnhold Institute for Global Health and funded jointly by Hess Corporation and the Guyanese government. Leaders from all three institutions emphasized their continued commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable healthcare and setting a global model for public-private health partnerships.