Over 8,000 patients served since De Kinderen Hospital opened in August

The De Kinderen Regional Hospital in Region Three has delivered critical medical services to more than 8000 patients since its commissioning in August 2025, with officials reporting substantial patient turnout in every major department.

During an impromptu visit to the facility on Saturday, hospital staff told President Irfaan Ali that the hospital’s emergency department alone sees about 70 patients every 24 hours, reflecting the heavy reliance placed on the new institution by residents of the region.

Advanced services are also in high demand. The radiology department has already catered to over 500 patients and the hospital conducts approximately 10 CT scans every day—a significant improvement for residents who previously had to travel to the Georgetown Public Hospital or private centres for this service.

Critical care numbers remain equally strong, with more than 100 patients passing through the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since the hospital opened.

Meanwhile, the maternity wing has welcomed over 100 new births.

At present, officials told President Ali there are five patients hospitalised, with three doctors on duty during the day and two at night, averaging around 25 patients per doctor.

During the visit, President Ali walked through the facility, engaging with staff and relatives of patients, assessing the facility overall service delivery.

The $6.6 billion De Kinderen Hospital was established as part of efforts to modernise Guyana’s healthcare system, specifically for the residents of Region Three.

The state-of-the-art facility offer both specialised and essential medical services, including Internal Medicine & Surgery, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Mental Health & Psychiatry, and Surgery. Patients will also have access to the 24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient and Outpatient care, advanced laboratory and imaging services, as well as dental and optical care.