Health

General information, not medical advice. For any symptoms, see a health professional.

Emergencies

• Ambulance: 913
• If you can get there yourself, go to the nearest public hospital or health centre.

Free public care

• The Government of Guyana has said it offers free public health care to everyone in Guyana, regardless of nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity (DPI, 24 June 2023).
• This refers to public hospitals and health centres. Private clinics charge.
• Some special Ministry of Health programmes, such as certain vouchers, are announced for Guyanese citizens and need valid ID. Ask at the health centre which services apply to you.

Tips for your visit

• Bring your ID or passport and any medical papers you have.
• If your English is limited, ask someone you trust to come with you. You can also bring key words written in English. See useful phrases.
• Ask staff to write down the names of medicines and the dose.
• For children, bring the vaccination card if you have it.

Mental health and violence

• If you or someone you know is facing violence or is in danger, call 911.
• If you think someone is a trafficking victim, call the Spanish line 624-0079.

Contacts

• Ministry of Health: (592) 226-7400. Lot 1 Brickdam, Georgetown. https://health.gov.gy/
• UNICEF Guyana and Suriname: children's health and rights. https://www.unicef.org/guyanasuriname/

Sources

• DPI, "Gov't committed to integrating migrants", 24 Jun 2023. https://dpi.gov.gy/govt-committed-to-integrating-migrants/
• DPI, Port Kaituma, 22 Nov 2021. https://dpi.gov.gy/venezuelan-migrants-can-access-health-services-at-port-kaituma-health-minister/
• Ministry of Health homepage (checked 24 Oct 2026). https://health.gov.gy/
• GOV.UK, emergency numbers. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guyana/getting-help