The $6.6 billion De Kinderen Hospital was officially commissioned on Monday, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of Guyana’s healthcare system, specifically for the residents of Region Three.
The state-of-the-art facility will deliver both specialised and essential medical services, including Internal Medicine & Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Mental Health & Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, and Surgery. Patients will also have access to the 24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient and Outpatient care, advanced laboratory and imaging services, as well as dental and optical care.
Dr. Fiaaz Hassan, a practicing general surgeon and the doctor in charge of the new De Kinderen Hospital, says the facility marks a turning point in the delivery of healthcare in Region Three.
President Dr Irfaan Ali officially commissioned the De Kinderen Hospital in Region Three on Monday (Photo: Chinese Embassy in Guyana/August 11, 2025)
“The residents of Region Three were long waiting for a facility of this nature, a modern infrastructure compared to what we were exposed to before… many of the healthcare staff never entered an institution of this caliber, much less worked inside,” Dr Hassan told the News Room.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the hospital boasts advanced radiology services, including a C-arm in the operating theatre that allows real-time imaging for reconstructive procedures.
Dr Hassan said the facility features three ventilator-equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds, three operating theatres, and facilities designed to handle high-impact injuries and trauma cases with efficiency.
Highlighting that the hospital’s workflow is streamlined for speed and patient comfort, Dr Hassan explained that upon arrival, patients are entered into a digital database, with information displayed on screens to guide them to the correct clinic or service.
“Everything is almost new technology from the coordination of patient flow, the patient enters and they are entered into a database and as you see with the signs and screens on the wall, the patient’s data will be up there meaning their names, age and which clinic they are going to, not their privacy,” Dr Hassan stated.
The laboratories are fitted with robotic, state-of-the-art equipment, and the hospital will have digital X-rays and fully modern operating room systems.
While the hospital has adequate staff to launch operations, Dr. Hassan acknowledged that staffing will need to expand to meet growing patient demand.
“We have adequate staff to run all services, but starting a hospital like this, we have to evolve and we have to match patient demand, and there is a need for more staff, but we have adequate staff to start the services,” Dr Hassan said.
Inside the new De Kinderen Regional Hospital (Photo: News Room/August 11, 2025)
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, during his remarks, noted that De Kinderen is the first public hospital in Region Three equipped with a CT scanner along with an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a High Dependency Unit (HDU), and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
“These facilities will help to provide services for patients in critical need,” the health minister said. The hospital also has modern amenities such as a water purification system, in-house oxygen production, and advanced sterilisation facilities.
Delivering the featured address, President Irfaan Ali said the hospital is part of a broader transformation in Guyana’s healthcare sector. The head of state said investments will be made in both infrastructure and human capital.
“In every sphere of the health ecosystem, we have invested in building the human capital to deliver the best healthcare to the people of this nation,” the President said.
Inside the new De Kinderen Regional Hospital (Photo: News Room/August 11, 2025)
He emphasised that while the recruitment and training of Guyanese healthcare workers is essential, human capital will be recruited from “where they are available” to supplement staffing and services.
With new housing developments, schools and investments in Region Three, President Ali underscored the need to expand healthcare to match the region’s rapid growth.
“This region is the fastest-growing region outside of Region Four in population, economy, commerce, investment, and infrastructure. Our health and education ecosystem must be transformed at an equal pace to meet the new demands and expectations of our people,” the President said.
The De Kinderen Hospital is one of six new facilities built nationwide in recent years, signaling the government’s commitment to delivering modern, accessible healthcare to all citizens.
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