GPHC–HERO Mission restores mobility for dozens

Mar 23, 2026 News

The visiting HERO team

(Kaieteur News) – Dozens of patients living with debilitating orthopaedic conditions are getting a second chance at active, independent lives as the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in partnership with the Health and Education Relief Organisation (HERO), rolls out a week-long surgical mission.

From March 16 to 22, a combined team of local and international specialists is performing 38 adult and paediatric procedures, targeting conditions that severely impact mobility and quality of life.

For many patients, these surgeries represent not only relief from pain, but also the opportunity to regain independence and return to daily activities. The visiting HERO team, led by Dr. Wayne Bazil, began consultations shortly after arriving on Friday March 13, 2026, working alongside GPHC’s orthopedic unit to identify and prepare patients.

The surgeries include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions, clubfoot repairs, meniscal and labral procedures, many using minimally invasive techniques made possible through GPHC’s recent acquisition of arthroscopic technology. GPHC says the intervention not only delivers critical care but also reduces the need for costly overseas treatment, while improving recovery times and long-term outcomes for patients.

The mission also supports skills transfer, with local medical staff receiving hands-on training and exposure to advanced surgical techniques, strengthening Guyana’s capacity to deliver specialised orthopaedic care. HERO, a U.S.-based non-profit founded by Guyanese physicians in the diaspora and it is driven by a shared commitment to giving back to their homeland. The organisation has been conducting biannual missions since 2007, facilitating hundreds of life-changing surgeries across the country.

The team is comprised of Dr. Wayne Bazil, President of HERO, along with Dr. Rory Lewis, Dr. Ronald Chase, Dr. Claude Scott, Dr. Brody Dawkins, and Dr. Shanay Fischer. The collaboration underscores ongoing efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare and improve patient outcomes nationwide.

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