Dr. Mahendra Carpen, Head of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Georgetown Public Hospital, is advocating for innovative training methods to tackle Guyana’s healthcare worker shortage. He highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this global issue but believes solutions lie in adapting training approaches.
Citing a heart surgeon in South India who trains local housewives to assist in surgeries, Dr. Carpen stressed that skill can surpass formal education. He noted that many potential healthcare workers in Guyana lack the traditional qualifications but could excel in specialized roles.
Dr. Carpen emphasized the need for creative training solutions to fill the approximately 6,000 healthcare positions, including nurses, needed in the country. In the meantime, the government is hiring foreign healthcare workers and is hopeful that those who left for better salaries will return, bolstered by promises of improved pay and benefits.
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