‘Miracle birth at GPHC’ - doctors beat rare bleeding disorder to save mother and baby

‘Miracle birth at GPHC’ – doctors beat rare bleeding disorder to save mother and baby

Feb 08, 2026 News

(Kaieteur News) – The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has recorded a landmark medical achievement with the successful Caesarean section delivery of a pregnant woman suffering from Haemophilia A — a rare, inherited bleeding disorder — marking the first procedure of its kind ever performed in Guyana.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the hospital confirmed that both mother and baby are healthy and were discharged in stable condition, with a structured follow-up plan in place.

An inherited/genetic condition haemophilia affects the body’s ability to allow blood to clot or coagulate, therefore during childbirth or surgery bleeding can be severe and life threatening if not properly managed. However, through careful planning coupled with specialised care alongside strong teamwork, the surgery was successfully completed with minimal expected bleeding and no need for blood transfusion.

‘Miracle birth at GPHC’ - doctors beat rare bleeding disorder to save mother and baby

Members of the multidisciplinary medical team who successfully carried out the “historic, first-of-its-kind procedure at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.

“The patient underwent a planned Caesarean section after detailed antenatal assessment and preparation. A comprehensive bleeding management plan was developed jointly by GPHC’s Haematology and Obstetrics teams. A special clotting factor medication was given around the time of surgery, along with medicines to reduce bleeding, and the patient was closely monitored before, during, and after delivery,” GPHC said.

It is important to note that when first seen the patient was severely anaemic, with haemoglobin levels at 4.8. The normal levels for women range from 12–16. Further testing and careful evaluation led to the final diagnosis of Haemophilia.

The GPHC is advising persons that if they are anaemic, experiencing heavy or prolonged bleeding, or feel something is not right, to get tested and see a doctor immediately. The successful outcome with this patient was made possible through strong multidisciplinary collaboration, the hospital said. The Haematology team was led by Dr. Kamela Bemaul-Sukhu, Consultant Haematologist, with Dr. Jamal Shamsudeen, Senior Medical Officer, coordinating ongoing care.

“Obstetric care was led by Dr. Natasha France, Consultant Obstetrician, with surgical support from Dr. Shury, Registrar, along with anaesthesia, nursing, and laboratory teams. Until recently, limited access to clotting factor treatment and the absence of structured care pathways would have made such a case extremely high risk. Today, this success reflects GPHC’s growing capacity to manage complex medical conditions locally, reducing the need for overseas referral and improving outcomes for Guyanese patients,” the hospital highlighted. This delivery means more that medical success for GPHC, it is a testament to teamwork, investment in specialised care and the hospital’s evolving role as a national referral centre, delivering safe, evidence-based, and high-level care for the people of Guyana.

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