In keeping with its promise to build a world-class healthcare system for Guyanese, the government is expected to spend $39.2 billion in 2026 for critical upgrades to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) along with advancing the construction of several hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.
During his presentation of the 2026 National Budget in the National Assembly on Monday, Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, said $1.5 billion is set aside for upgrades to GPHC, along with completing polyclinics at Campbellville and Industry. This year will also see $12.6 billion spent on constructing, retrofitting and maintaining other health facilities.
The minister disclosed that $24 billion is allocated to advance the construction of the Paediatric and Maternity Hospital and six regional hospitals in Moruca, West Demerara, New Amsterdam, Bartica, Kato and Lethem. The minister noted that this adds to the existing complement of six new hospitals, which were commissioned in 2025 in Lima, De Kinderen, Diamond, Enmore, Bath and No. 75 Village.
In August 2025, it was announced that Guyana would have its first Neurological Rehabilitation Centre to provide specialised clinical care and long-term management of brain injuries such as stroke, head and spinal cord and neuro-muscular disorders. A modern oncology centre was also promised to provide a comprehensive patient-centred cancer care facility. Committed to making this a reality, Minister Singh revealed that $1.1 billion has been set aside to support construction works this year.
In addition to crucial infrastructural upgrades in the health sector, the government is also prioritising the acquisition of medical equipment. In this regard, Minister Singh said $3.1 billion is budgeted for key initiatives, including the installation of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine and an additional Computed Tomography (CT) scanner for GPHC. A portion of that sum will also cover the installation of an additional 50 telemedicine sites to serve remote communities and to improve access to specialised care.
The integration of AI-supported diagnostic systems is also catered for, all in an effort to improve clinical decision-making and the quality of healthcare provided by medical professionals.