By: Tiana Cole | HGP Nightly News |
Major upgrades to healthcare delivery in Region One are underway as the government accelerates preparations for the new $4.6 billion Moruca Regional Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility expected to expand medical services for thousands of residents significantly.
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony visited the construction site over the weekend, where early groundwork is underway on the 10-acre plot earmarked for the facility. He said the new regional hospital will deliver a modern standard of care never before available in the sub-region.
One of the most critical additions, the minister disclosed, is an on-site oxygen plant, a strategic feature informed by national shortages experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This new hospital will have its own oxygen plant,” Dr. Anthony said. “It is essential that the region never again faces the vulnerabilities we saw during the pandemic.”
Hospital to Be Completed Within Two Years — Staffing Recruitment Already Underway
The Ministry aims to open the facility within two years, but Dr. Anthony emphasized that staffing is a top priority. Recruitment will begin early to ensure trained professionals are ready to serve once the hospital becomes operational.
“From now on, we will have to start looking for persons with the right qualifications so they can join the Registered Nursing program,” he said.
Modern 50-Bed Facility to Offer Full Range of Specialty Services
When completed, the 50-bed Moruca Regional Hospital will dramatically elevate healthcare access in Region One. The design includes:
- A fully equipped Accident & Emergency Department
- On-site pharmacy and laboratory
- Advanced imaging services, including X-ray and CT scan
- Operating theatres capable of routine and complex surgeries
- Adult and paediatric ICU departments
- A modern maternal delivery suite
- Inpatient rooms with a maximum of five beds per room, each featuring a private toilet and bath
Residents across the Moruca sub-region are expected to benefit from faster diagnosis, more specialized care, and reduced need to travel long distances for essential medical treatment.
The project forms part of the government’s broader national strategy to modernize healthcare infrastructure across Guyana.
