In a groundbreaking advancement for Caribbean healthcare technology, Guyana’s Ministry of Health has officially launched an Artificial Intelligence system capable of interpreting medical images with unprecedented accuracy. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, a medical doctor himself, announced the pilot program during the inauguration of the Electronic Health Records System (EHRS) at Festival City polyclinic in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
The revolutionary AI imaging system, currently operational at Enmore Regional Hospital on East Coast Demerara, processes digital X-rays in approximately 17 seconds with a remarkable 99% accuracy rate. Minister Anthony revealed that the technology demonstrates near-perfect precision in reading various medical images, positioning Guyana at the forefront of medical innovation in the region.
Beyond X-ray interpretation, the AI platform possesses capability to analyze Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scans, with full implementation awaiting increased availability of these imaging modalities within the public health system.
The AI initiative complements the newly launched EHRS, which represents a comprehensive digital transformation of Guyana’s healthcare infrastructure. This integrated system enables online appointment booking, digital recording of diagnostic tests, electronic prescription management, and centralized access to patient medical histories across all public health facilities. The government further plans to incorporate records from private healthcare institutions into this unified network.
Minister Anthony emphasized the strategic importance of this technological direction: “This is absolutely necessary if we are going to deliver world-class health care to people.” The dual implementation of AI diagnostics and electronic health records signals Guyana’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance medical accessibility and quality throughout the nation.