Healthcare delivery in Region Nine (Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo) is being strengthened through upgrades to district health facilities and the introduction of a digital system.
The efforts to improve the management of medicines and medical supplies within the region was lauded by Dr. Levan Henry, the Regional Health Officer. Speaking to the News Room recently, he said four health facilities in the region, particularly, Annai Central, were upgraded in 2025.
This provides residents with access to more services within their communities. He said surgeries can now be performed locally, reducing the need for patients to travel to Georgetown and neighbouring hospitals.
He said the region is also using regular medical outreaches to bring specialist services to residents.
“While we do not have specialist doctors here, we do ensure that specialists come to these areas and provide service,” Dr. Henry said.
General practitioners are also stationed in the communities to provide ongoing care. Dr. Henry said Annai, in particular, serves as an important healthcare point for surrounding communities because of its central location and the number of people who travel through the area for the market and other services.
He also said the implementation of the Cortex system is making it easier for health workers to manage drugs and medical supplies across the region.
“The Cortex actually makes managing drugs and medical supplies a lot easier,” he said.
According to Dr. Henry, health workers had to go through physical records page by page to determine how much of a particular item had been received or used before this system was introduced.
The system is currently focused on drugs and medical supplies, although additional functions could be incorporated in the future.
Source: NEW ROOMS SITE
