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Mabura gets new $54M Health Centre
(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Friday commissioned a new $54 million health centre at Mabura, Region 10.
According to information provided by the ministry, the new facility forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen healthcare services in hinterland and riverine communities.
This newspaper understands that the in addition to the health centre, the minister and his team also commissioned a $30 million staff quarters, which is expected to enhance staff retention, ensure the consistent presence of medical personnel, and support the delivery of continuous healthcare services, particularly in this remote location.
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony (second row left) joins regional officials, students and other healthcare workers during the ribbon cutting exercise at the new Mabura Health Centre.
The Mabura Health Centre, is fully staffed and equipped with the necessary amenities to deliver essential healthcare services to residents within the community and surrounding areas. The facility is designed to improve access to primary healthcare, reduce travel time for patients, and ensure timely medical attention for families living in Mabura and nearby settlements.
The new health centre is set to offer a range of services including outpatient care, maternal and child health services, basic emergency care, and health education. The facility is also equipped to support preventive healthcare and early intervention, contributing to improved health outcomes within the community.
Minister Anthony, during his remarks at the ceremony said the new health centre underscores the government’s strong commitment to strengthening the healthcare system across all regions of the country. He explained that the facility plays a strategic role in saving lives, particularly in responding to accidents and medical emergencies that occur within the area.
“What we are trying to do is something extraordinary. We want to ensure that the same services available on the coastland are also accessible in the hinterland,” he said.
Dr. Anthony further emphasised that residents will now have access to basic laboratory services directly at the health centre, significantly improving the timeliness and quality of care. He noted too that telemedicine services will soon be introduced at the facility, allowing patients to benefit from specialist consultations and advanced medical support without the need to travel long distances.
During his remarks, he also informed persons that opportunities will be made available in the near future for those interested in pursuing nursing and other healthcare training programmes, which would further strengthen the human resource capacity within the region.
“The commissioning of the Mabura Health Centre and Staff Quarters forms part of the Ministry of Health’s wider strategy to modernize healthcare infrastructure, improve working conditions for healthcare professionals, and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for all Guyanese, regardless of geographic location,” the ministry reported.
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