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Guyana Mulls Relationship With George Washington University Hospital

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 14, 2013

Above: George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Guyana is reportedly looking to establish a relationship with the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC.

The country is currently hosting a medical delegation from the hospital for a five-day visit and an overview of the country’s health facilities.

The collaboration would primarily involve improvements in local clinical care, according to a government release.

Dr Irv Chan gave a presentation to the team on Guyana’s Health Vision 2013-2020, covering areas including strengthening the healthcare workforce, health literacy and non-communicable diseases.

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