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Lima Regional Hospital now offering dialysis services
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Health has announced that the $6.6 billion Lima Regional Hospital in Region Two, which was commissioned in August 2025, is now offering dialysis services.
In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said that for the first time, patients requiring dialysis treatment can access the service at the hospital. The new service will primarily benefit patients within the Lima Regional Hospital’s catchment area and surrounding communities who require ongoing dialysis treatment.
The ministry said that following the completion of necessary preparations and the installation of equipment, the facility has transitioned to active patient care, with the first two patients, Rodwell Stewart and Hillary Allen, successfully receiving dialysis treatment.
“The introduction of dialysis services at the hospital forms part of the Ministry of Health’s broader strategy to expand access to renal replacement therapy and decentralise specialised healthcare services,” the ministry said.
A patient at the Lima Regional Hospital receiving dialysis treatment.
Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for patients whose kidneys are no longer able to adequately perform their essential functions. Historically, access to dialysis services has been concentrated in fewer locations across Guyana, requiring some patients to travel significant distances several times per week to receive treatment.
According to the ministry, expanding dialysis services to regional hospitals aims to bring treatment closer to patients and their families, reduce the burden associated with travelling for care, and further strengthen Guyana’s public healthcare system.
Importantly, dialysis services at Lima Regional Hospital are being provided free of cost to eligible patients through the public health system.
The Health Ministry further advised that dialysis is a specialised treatment, and not every patient diagnosed with kidney disease will require it. As such, patients who believe they may need dialysis should first be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional. Following the appropriate clinical assessment, the healthcare team will determine whether dialysis is required and whether the patient is suitable to receive treatment at the facility.
Patients requiring dialysis are encouraged to follow the established referral and assessment process within the public health system and to provide all relevant medical and medication information during their assessment.
“Patients receiving treatment must also adhere to their scheduled dialysis sessions and follow the clinical team’s guidance regarding medications, diet, fluid intake and other aspects of their treatment. Any concerning symptoms or complications should be promptly reported to the healthcare team,” the ministry stated.
Noting that the commencement of dialysis services at the regional hospital represents another important advancement in the delivery of specialised healthcare closer to communities across Guyana, the ministry said it remains committed to expanding dialysis capacity throughout the country and ensuring that patients requiring this essential treatment have access to safe, quality, and accessible care through the public health system.
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