Reg. One gets seven new boats for medical outreach

Apr 17, 2026 News

(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony during week handed over seven new boats to the Regional Administration in Region One to enhance healthcare delivery across riverine and remote communities.

The seven boats, each with 40-horsepower engines, will support outreach services along key areas including Red Hill, Blackwater, Savannah, the Waini River, and communities within the Barama and Moruca sub-regions, where access to healthcare has long been a challenge due to distance and transportation limitations.

According to information provided by the Ministry of Health, the vessels will facilitate a wide range of essential services, including mobile vaccination outreaches for children, school health programmes, chronic disease monitoring, and home visits for bedridden and vulnerable patients.

Reg. One gets seven new boats for medical outreach

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony and Regional officials of Region One during the handing over of new boats.

The boast will also support maternal health services by enabling expectant mothers to access the Maternal Waiting Home in Mabaruma, also in Region One, where they can receive care from trained midwives, obstetricians and other healthcare professionals in a safe environment ahead of delivery,” the ministry stated.

Speaking at the handing over, Minister Anthony said that the region’s geography makes river transportation essential for healthcare delivery. He noted that the provision of the boats will strengthen emergency response capabilities and allow for more consistent delivery of comprehensive primary healthcare services.

The Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley noted that the initiative was driven by concerns raised by residents, particularly the high cost and difficulty of travelling long distances, sometimes over 90 miles to access healthcare services. The introduction of these boats, he said is expected to significantly reduce that burden, while also ensuring timely medical attention.

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