Safety & Emergency Contacts
Guyana is a generally safe country for visitors, but as with any destination, situational awareness is important.
1. Be Prepared - Giving You that Peace of Mind
Guyana is a generally safe country for visitors, but as with any destination, situational awareness is important.
- Emergency Numbers:
- Police: 911
- Fire: 912
- Ambulance: 913
- Travel Smart: Avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas. Use registered taxis or transport arranged by your hotel.
- Hospital Access: Georgetown has public and private hospitals; emergency medivac services are available for interior travel.
2. Georgetown Contacts
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Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)
• Public, National Referral Hospital (600 beds)
• Emergency, general, specialty services, teaching hospital
• Contact: 592‑227‑8204 (main)Balwant Singh Hospital
• Private multi-specialty hospital
• Contact: 592‑226‑5783 / 592‑227‑1087Davis Memorial Hospital & Clinic (Seventh-day Adventist)
• Private; offers 24-hour emergency care
• Contact: 592‑227‑2041–3St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
• Catholic, offers 24-hour emergency care
• Contact: 592‑227‑2072–6Woodlands Hospital Limited
• Private acute-care hospital
• Contact: 592‑225‑4050 / 592‑226‑2024 / 592‑223‑7023- Medical Arts Centre Ltd
• Private clinic offering diagnostics & specialist services
• Contact: 592‑225‑7402
- Medical Arts Centre Ltd
3. Other Regional Hospitals
West Demerara Regional Hospital (Vreed-en-Hoop, Region 3)
Public
Contact: 592‑254‑0311–3
New Amsterdam Public Hospital (Region 6)
• Public (272 beds)
• Contact: 592‑333‑2494 / 2591
Lethem Regional Hospital (Region 9, Upper Essequibo)
• Public, regional
• Contact: 592‑772‑2206
Linden Hospital Complex (Region 10)
• Public regional hospital
• Contact: 592‑444‑6127 / 6137
Mabaruma Regional Hospital (Region 1)
• Public regional
• Contact: 777‑5015 / 777‑5057 (via radio)
Pakera District Hospital** (Region 1)
• Public district hospital
Port Kaituma District Hospital (Region 1)
• Public district hospital
4. Additional Regional Facilities (Select)
- Suddie Regional Hospital (Region 2) – 592‑774‑4227 / 4627–8
- Leguan District Hospital (Region 3) – 592‑260‑0732
- Wakenaam District Hospital (Region 3) – 592‑268‑3958
- CC Nicholson District Hospital (East Coast Demerara) – 592‑229‑2965 / 2960
- Diamond Regional Hospital (East Bank Demerara) – 592‑265‑4682–3 ext 110
- Skeldon District Hospital (Region 6) – 592‑339‑2211
- Mahdia & Kato District Hospitals (Region 8) – See Ministry list
- Aishalton District Hospital (Region 9) – Local facility (limited resources)
Kamarang District Hospital (Region 7) – Local hospital for Upper Mazaruni
5. Emergency Numbers & Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Health (Georgetown headquarters): 592‑226‑7400 health.gov.gy
- Emergency ambulance/police/fire: Use national numbers (e.g., 911 or directly via local hospitals)
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