Guyana to integrate AI in Healthcare System

President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that his Government will introduce artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into Guyana’s healthcare system to improve efficiency and strengthen the management and distribution of medical supplies nationwide.

“We have to move our healthcare system to a more service-oriented care model. We’ve invested heavily in infrastructure, in modernising the healthcare system, and in developing our human capital. So the focus now must be on service delivery, reliability, and ensuring that our citizens receive the quality of care we’ve worked hard to build into this world-class health service,” President Ali said.

A key component of this reform is the upgrading of the Materials Management Unit (MMU) and regional bonds. Ernst & Young has been contracted to support policy and procedure development, including the establishment of an international-standard supply chain policy.

“This work is ongoing, and we hope that the first phase, having the MMU system go live, will be completed within the first quarter of 2026. By the second and third quarters of 2026, it will be fully integrated into a regional distribution system,” the President explained.

The modernised system will feature AI-driven automation to manage medical supplies and pharmaceuticals across regions, reducing spoilage and expiration.