The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) continues to reduce the waiting list for patients requiring joint replacement procedures through dedicated weekend surgical initiatives. These efforts are aimed at providing timely, specialised orthopaedic care while improving access to essential surgical services.
Over the weekend of 11–12 July 2026, the orthopaedic team successfully completed 18 joint replacement surgeries, including 12 knee replacements and 6 hip replacements.
A total of 18 patients benefitted from the initiative, comprising 14 women and 4 men, who can now look forward to improved mobility, reduced pain, and an enhanced quality of life. All 18 patients have since been discharged and are continuing their recovery.
With joint replacement procedures costing approximately GYD $2.5 million in the private healthcare sector, initiatives such as these are vital in ensuring that life-changing orthopaedic care remains accessible to all Guyanese, regardless of their financial situation.
These weekend procedures are performed in addition to the Orthopaedic Department’s regular surgical schedule and are separate from the routine cases managed during the normal workweek. The initiative is made possible through the dedication of a multidisciplinary team, including orthopaedic surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, Operating Room (OR) technicians, the Central Sterile Services Unit (CSSU) team, and physiotherapists, who voluntarily work overtime and give up their weekends to provide care for patients awaiting these life-changing procedures.
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