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Brazilian medical team in Guyana to rescue organ transplant system
(Kaieteur News) – On Monday, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony met with senior officials from Brazil’s Ministry of Health and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) as part of a two-day Prospective Mission on Organ Donation and Transplantation, now underway in Georgetown.
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony and his wife Dr. Shanti Singh-Anthony, who is also Chairperson of the Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOATTA) meeting with the Brazilian medical team
The Brazilian delegation, made up of top transplant specialists from the country’s National Transplant Programme, is conducting a rapid assessment of Guyana’s system, from laboratories to surgical units to pinpoint where the country’s transplant process is failing and how it can be fixed.
The visiting delegation, comprising highly skilled technical experts from Brazil’s National Transplant Programme, will conduct a rapid assessment of Guyana’s current transplant system. The evaluation aims to identify priority areas for collaboration, capacity building, and system enhancement to further strengthen Guyana’s national transplant programme, the Ministry of Helath has said.
During the meeting, Minister Anthony underscored the importance of accelerating the establishment and operationalisation of the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Laboratory. He highlighted the need for comprehensive training of laboratory personnel, the implementation of quality assurance protocols for HLA testing, and the strengthening of the entire transplant continuum, from organ retrieval and surgical transplantation techniques to system-wide readiness.
As part of their mission, the Brazilian team will visit key health facilities, including the Nephrology and Transplantation Departments and the Central Medical Laboratory at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). They will also hold technical discussions with local clinicians to define critical areas for joint action and support.
Following the assessment, the delegation will develop a detailed Action Plan outlining specific activities and timelines to address identified gaps. Implementation of the plan is expected to commence immediately following the mission. Among those present at the meeting were: Maria Cristina de Castro Martins, Ambassador of Brazil to Guyana; Dr. Shanti Singh-Anthony, Chairperson of the Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOATTA); and Dr. Sondia Gordon, Chief Executive Officer of the HOATTA Secretariat.
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