GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, says the government is committed towards transforming the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country’s healthcare sector into becoming a pharmaceutical, vaccine and manufacturing hub.
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony speaking at the Cardiology and Endocrine Symposium (Photo: Ministry of Health)Addressing the Cardiology and Endocrinology CE Symposium 2025, hosted by Chirosyn Discovery Technologies Inc. Anthony outlined the government’s strategic plans to enhance the healthcare sector, focusing on pharmaceutical manufacturing, legislative reforms, and the introduction of advanced medical technologies.
He said the government’s vision is to position Guyana as a key hub for pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing, noting that legislative reforms are underway to modernize the Food and Drug Department regulations, which currently date back to 1974.
He said these changes will improve the regulatory framework for medicines, medical devices, and vaccines, creating a more conducive environment for investment in the pharmaceutical sector.
“We are laying the foundation for companies to establish their manufacturing base in Guyana. This is the next wave of development for our health sector,” he told the conference that brought together leading Canadian and Guyanese doctors, researchers, and healthcare professionals for knowledge exchange on cutting-edge advancements in cardiology, endocrinology, pharmacy, physiatry, and genetic research.
Anthony also spoke about ongoing partnerships with the European Union (EU), announcing that Guyana has signed an agreement with the EU to support the establishment of a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub.
He said this initiative is similar to the post-COVID-19 pharmaceutical sector developments in Rwanda, which received EU backing.
In addition to pharmaceuticals, Anthony announced that six new hospitals will be commissioned this year, alongside the construction of a state-of-the-art oncology center and a stroke rehabilitation facility.
He said these projects aim to decentralize healthcare services, ensuring that quality medical care is accessible across the country.
