Our Start
Established in 1838, GPHC has expanded into a modern institution with over 550 beds, managing more than 320,000 outpatient visits and 26,600 inpatient admissions annually. In addition to serving as the national referral hub, GPHC plays a vital role as the District Hospital for Georgetown, supports Region 4, and oversees five primary healthcare centres across the capital and East Coast corridor.
Our Governance
Strategic direction is provided by a Board of Directors, with governance cascading through the Chief Executive Officer and executive management team, who lead oversight, operations, and continuous evaluation of programmes to ensure excellence in care and service delivery.
Our Support
Funded primarily by the Government of Guyana, with added support from partners and affiliates, GPHC is firmly committed to patient care, medical training, and research. It stands as the backbone of Guyana’s public health system—delivering comprehensive, high-quality healthcare while building national capacity and resilience.
Our Vision
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation shall be transformed into an efficicient, well managed caring and compassionate hospital comparable to the best in the Caribbean in patient care, education and research.
Our Mission
To provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services in an efficient, effective, equitable and caring manner together with teaching and research activities designed to ensure excellence in patient care, education, and research.
Our Approach to Care
At Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, we put patients and families first. Our care is safe, compassionate, and guided by international clinical standards. We listen, explain, and work with you to make informed decisions about your health.
Our multidisciplinary teams—doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and allied health staff—work together to provide holistic, 24/7 care. From emergency treatment and surgery to maternal health, chronic disease management, and rehabilitation, we ensure seamless support at every stage.
Our goal is simple: to deliver respectful, high-quality care you can trust.
Accreditation
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has achieved several significant accreditations that underscore its commitment to quality healthcare delivery.
Pathology Laboratory Certification
In 2025, GPHC’s pathology laboratory was certified to the GYS 170-2021 standard by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards, reflecting its adherence to stringent quality management and testing protocols.
Certified Kidney Transplant Centre
In 2024, GPHC became Guyana’s first officially certified Kidney Transplant Centre, meeting recognised standards for advanced surgical and post-operative care.
National Model for Quality Improvement
As part of a national healthcare quality initiative, GPHC has been recognised as a model institution for patient safety and service improvement, setting benchmarks for other health facilities across the country. In 2023, GPHC earned certification as a Smile Train Centre. Smile Train is an international non-profit organization that partners with hospitals worldwide, providing resources, knowledge, and skills to local partner hospitals and doctors for long-term sustainability in treating cleft conditions.