Eureka Medical Laboratories (EML), a trusted private healthcare provider, has officially launched its Urgent Care Clinic and Pharmacy to provide prompt medical assistance to patients.
Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali, commissioned this first-of-its-kind facility on Friday at Thomas Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown.
The facility, which has already commenced operations, is set to serve the local community and expatriates in the oil and gas sector by providing swift and comprehensive medical attention for personal and return-to-work purposes.
The Eureka Urgent Care and Pharmacy is equipped to handle a wide range of medical conditions, including but not limited to blood pressure and sugar control, asthmatics in distress, fluid stabilisation for dehydrated patients, laceration repairs, wound dressings, draining of abscesses and medical examinations.
While delivering opening remarks on Friday, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eureka Urgent Care and Pharmacy (EUC&P), Dr William Boyle, underscored the need for such a service in Guyana.
“Now that Eureka Urgent Care & Pharmacy is being commissioned, I promise you the best service ever. We are here to give you the kind of service that is not only internationally recognised but one that makes you proud,” Dr Boyle posted.
The CEO also took the opportunity to dedicate the building which houses the clinic and pharmacy to one of the company’s fallen stalwarts – Col. Clarence Maurice Gordon.
Meanwhile, President Ali, in commissioning the spanking $90 million building, noted that it marks a significant journey in the medical trajectory of the country.
“What we’re seeking to do in Guyana is to build a robust, resilient healthcare system that is second to none in the CELAC Region. To do this, it requires the integration of all our healthcare services,” the Guyanese Leader noted.
He underscored that investment into healthcare by various stakeholders is not a competition but rather a holistic approach that supports the country’s vision.
The Head of State noted that where there is a need for outsourcing of specialised healthcare services, the government is willing to do so, as he is confident that Guyana has the human resources and infrastructure to get the job done.
“The work of Dr Boyle and the Eureka family goes beyond medicine. This facility started as what we would term a small business [….] but [with] the vision, understanding [the] market […], we see this small business expanding itself all across our country to the extent that Eureka, in most of the urban centres […] is a common name,” he pointed out.
President Ali stressed that Eureka’s success as a corporate and medical entity was not possible without hard work, commitment, trust and good service. He expressed his delight in the work Eureka has exhibited to date in helping to build Guyana’s healthcare infrastructure and congratulated the team on this new venture.
Also present was the Chief Medical Officer at the Ministry of Health, Dr Narine Singh, who commended EML for its forward-thinking approach.
He highlighted the numerous benefits of such a facility to the general populace, emphasising its role in alleviating the burden on public emergency rooms.
Eureka Medical Laboratories was birthed on March 5, 1995, on Waterloo Street and has since expanded, offering several services.