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A new electronic health records (EHR) system will launch in Guyana later this month, improving how medical professionals store and manage patient information.
Guyana’s healthcare sector is advancing with the government using technology to digitize medical records.
The Ministry of Health has signed a contract worth US$3.3 million with UK-based RioMed Limited to design, supply, and install the system.
When the system is up and running all medical records in Guyana will be accessible from any point in the network and there will be no need for anyone to carry around paper folders full of lab results and consults.
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced, “In March 2025, the country will take a giant leap forward with the implementation of Electronic Health Records, modernising patient care and ensuring seamless access to medical history.”
He made this statement during the 55th Republic Anniversary celebration at the Parliament Buildings.
The EHR system will store a complete history of patients’ medical records. Phase one will begin at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and its satellite clinics. Once successful, it will expand to other health institutions across the country.
The healthcare sector is also growing in other ways. In 2025, six new modern hospitals will open, equipped with advanced medical technology. Over the past three years, the government has built more than 25 new health posts and health centers to improve access to healthcare, even in remote areas.
Additionally, 84 telemedicine sites are now operating, allowing patients in rural and hinterland areas to receive expert consultations without leaving their communities.
The EHR initiative is part of a larger US$97 million project funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
To ensure patient confidentiality, the government has enacted the Data Protection Law. This law regulates the collection, storage, and use of personal medical data, protecting individual privacy.
Source: Guyana Public Information Service.
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