CHINA Medical Team for Guyana

30/05/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐏𝐇𝐂’𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

At the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the Plastic Surgery Department is transforming lives through specialized reconstructive care that goes far beyond cosmetic procedures. Focused on restoring function, appearance, and quality of life, the department provides critical care to patients with complex conditions.

This department, headed by Dr. Shilindra Rajkumar, offers a wide range of services including burn management, reconstruction, skin grafting, wound care, scar revision, and reconstructive surgery following accidents, cancer treatment, or severe infections. The team also manages congenital conditions such as cleft lip and palate, syndactyly, and other soft tissue abnormalities.

The Plastic Surgery Department has grown significantly over the years. What began as a limited burn care service managed by visiting Chinese plastic surgeons and supported by the Canadian North charity organization has evolved into a permanent and expanding specialty service. The department now operates regular outpatient clinics twice weekly and conducts two operating theatre sessions each week, while also contributing to medical education and training in Guyana.

Among its most remarkable achievements are independently performing cleft surgeries, reducing burn mortality, and introducing advanced reconstructive procedures such as breast reconstruction using microvascular free tissue transfer. The department has also successfully used innovative techniques including fish skin grafts and parental donor skin grafts to save severely burned children.

Today, the department is staffed by a dedicated team of eight doctors, including one consultant, three registrars, and four medical officers, who work together to provide specialized care with an emphasis on burn treatment and soft tissue reconstruction.
The team continues to strengthen its international partnerships through organizations such as Smiletrain, BFIRST, and IMANA, while presenting its academic work at regional conferences including CCOS and CAPRAS.

Looking ahead, the department aims to become a regional centre of excellence in burn care and microvascular surgery reconstruction. Plans are also underway to establish a skin bank, expand training opportunities, and graduate Guyana’s first locally trained plastic surgeons.

At the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, our Plastic Surgery Department is not only aimed at restoring appearance, but improving function, and helping patients reclaim their lives.

25/05/2026

IN a continued effort to strengthen bilateral relations and deliver medical care to underserved regions, the 21st China Medical Team to Guyana successfully

18/05/2026

https://guyanachronicle.com/2026/05/18/chinese-medical-team-hosts-successful-outreach-at-st-cuthberts-mission/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeNxHyCuFgB41X3K4c_QhFNdTtXVLgiMMFiAWi9w1FYyTCaq7XPcGNMbZztMI_aem_SbxLSCBe0MBYzaARPeg5ww

THE 21st China Medical Team recently conducted an outreach at St. Cuthbert’s Mission, addressing the healthcare needs of residents.

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

Under the evocative theme of "Sound, Soul and Taste," Guyana’s 60th Independence celebrations have blossomed into a vibrant melting pot of cultures. The three-day immersive exhibition by the 21st China Medical Team stood out as a highlight, drawing massive crowds of Guyanese citizens eager to experience Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). By blending ancient healing arts—from acupuncture to herbal wisdom—with the festive local atmosphere, the team not only showcased the soul of Chinese heritage but also significantly strengthened the cultural bond between the two nations.

16/05/2026

Under the theme "Sound, Soul and Taste," the Guyana Festival invites visitors to experience the country's 60th independence anniversary, highlighted this year by the 21st China Medical Team's immersive exhibition of Traditional Chinese Medicine, blending healing arts with the local festive spirit

16/05/2026

15/05/2026

The 21st China Medical Team recently held a productive meeting with Mr. Navendra Seoraj, Editor-in-Chief of the Guyana Chronicle, and Senior Reporter Ms. Michel Outridge to discuss strengthening media collaboration. This engagement aims to deepen public awareness of the team's medical services and cultural exchanges, further solidifying the bonds of friendship between China and Guyana

14/05/2026

Sino-Guyanese Medical Collaboration Conquers High-Risk Difficult Airway Challenge

Dr. Ding Wenping, anesthesiology expert of the 21st China Medical Team to Guyana, worked in close collaboration with local senior anesthesiology consultant Dr. Youlanda Hendricks, local anesthesiologist Dr. Zaneshia Philbert and the medical team of Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. They successfully performed a high-risk fiberoptic bronchoscope-guided nasotracheal intubation for a patient undergoing elective gastrostomy surgery.

The 55-year-old male patient was diagnosed with oral cancer, which caused significant anatomical changes in the facial structure, accompanied by limited mouth opening and severely restricted neck movement. Conventional tracheal intubation was extremely difficult and high-risk. Through joint preoperative assessment, personalized anesthesia planning and seamless coordination throughout the procedure, the Sino-Guyanese medical team successfully completed awake fiberoptic bronchoscope-guided nasotracheal intubation, establishing a safe airway in one single attempt, with the patient’s vital signs remaining stable throughout the operation.

This successful treatment fully demonstrates the high-level professional tacit understanding and efficient cooperation between Chinese and Guyanese medical professionals. It vividly reflects the shared responsibility of doctors from both sides to work hand in hand to safeguard the life and health of the Guyanese people, further deepening friendly exchanges and profound friendship between the two countries in the healthcare sector.