Disease Control Department

Tel #: 592 226 5164

This programme has overall responsibility for the prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases in Guyana. It is comprised of eight sub-programmes, including chronic diseases and surveillance.
The overall programme objectives are protecting the Guyanese population from communicable and non-communicable diseases and breaking the chain of transmission of specific communicable diseases especially the vector borne diseases, TB,HIV/STIs and Hansen’s Disease.

Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases
The overarching goal of the CNCD Programme is to improve the health of the Guyanese population through appropriate prevention, screening and treatment of CNCDs.

National Aids Programme

Director: Dr. Shanti Singh
Tel #: 592 227 8683

Mission

The eradication of STI/HIV/AIDS in Guyana.

Goals

• Promotion of informed and responsible behaviours and healthier lifestyles
• Reduction of morbidity/mortality due to STI/HIV/AIDS
• Reduction of psycho/social/economic impact of STI/HIV/AIDS.

Tuberculosis Control Programme

Director: Dr. Jeetendra Mohalall
Tel #: 592 227 8204

Goals/Objectives

• To identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis disease and ensure appropriate treatment ideally under directly observed therapy.
• To ensure that individuals who are at high risk of infection and disease receive the necessary support services needed to establish the state of their condition
• To alleviate the suffering and improve the quality of life for persons with chronic disabling pulmonary (lung) condition in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Hansen’s Disease Control Programme

Foacal Person: Dr. Holly Alexander
Tel #: 592 254 1256-9

Mission

To strengthen and improve the effectiveness of the existing medical services in the treatment of leprosy patients and accelerate the process of leprosy control into the general health services eventually leading to the eradication of the disease.

Veterinary Public Health

Director: Dr. Collin James
Tel #: 592 222 4420

Mission

Promote human health by taking steps which minimise the risk of disease transmissible between animal and man (Zoonoses) and from food derived from animals.

General Objectives

• Reduce human suffering and death from the principal diseases transmissible between animals and man – zoonoses
• Prevent human food borne and water borne infections and intoxications
• Improvement of animal health and prevention of economic losses by protecting and ensuring the safety of food supplies
• Promote overall human health and well being through the application of appropriate veterinary skills.