-eHealth, AI, advanced digital infrastructure to be relied on, President Ali says
WITH an ambitious plan outlined focusing on innovation through the use of technology, Guyana is expected to be transformed into a regional hub for healthcare.
President, Dr Irfaan Ali outlined this during a recent special address to the 12th Parliament where he noted that central to this vision is the integration of cutting-edge eHealth services, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced digital infrastructure that will reshape the delivery of healthcare across the nation.
The Head of State emphasised that the government’s strategy is not just about improving healthcare within Guyana, but is also about positioning the country as a leader in medical advancement throughout the Caribbean and South America.
“Our vision is to make Guyana the epicentre of regional healthcare with advanced medical infrastructure, specialised treatment, research and innovation, referral hubs, access to education and training and emergency and critical care,” he said.
Against this backdrop, he noted that one of the key components of this transformation is the implementation of a fully digital healthcare system.
He stated that the electronic health records system is being built out and will go live in 2025 and be fully deployed nationwide before 2030.
This system will revolutionise the way patient data is managed, allowing for seamless integration of healthcare services, better data management and improved patient outcomes.
Telemedicine is also a major focus, with plans to expand the current 50 telemedicine sites to some 250 by next year. These sites will not only support healthcare delivery in remote regions,, but will also serve as continuous education platforms for healthcare providers.
Added to this, he highlighted that medical imaging by 2025 will be entirely digital, eliminating the need for physical X-rays and other imaging results.
He said: “The days of walking around with stacks of X-rays will come to an end, because all medical imaging will be entirely digital by the end of 2025.”
The president also highlighted plans for the expansion of telehealth applications in areas such as telepathology and teleradiology along with the expansion of the disease-surveillance system and digitisation of the system.
As such, he noted that a programme will be implemented to train persons in healthcare and informatics along with managing electronic health records.
With this, he added that the country will be utilising AI in medicine to help read results and tests as part of the digital pathway forward.
As Guyana embarks on the journey of modernisation of the healthcare sector through digitisation, President Ali noted, “We’re building digital leadership that will put us at the forefront of global innovation.”
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Publish date : 2024-10-13 23:04:00
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