A child receives a health screening in school in Guyana.
The Arnhold Institute for Global Health is proud to present Inside a National Healthcare Collaboration, a compelling documentary highlighting Mount Sinai’s groundbreaking partnership with the Government of Guyana and Hess Corporation to strengthen the health system across Guyana.
The film’s trailer premiered during a milestone signing ceremony in Georgetown, Guyana, where His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, announced a five-year extension of the National Healthcare Initiative. This renewed commitment aims to transform Guyana’s public health system with world-class health care services accessible to all citizens, especially those in vulnerable communities. Following the ceremony, President Ali officially launched the full documentary.
Inside a National Health Collaboration chronicles the first phase of this ambitious effort—from the rollout of school-based health screenings to the launch of a cutting-edge pathology lab that has significantly reduced the time it takes for patients to receive a diagnosis and begin lifesaving treatment. The film also highlights advancements in community-based diabetes care, improvements in the quality of care at the country’s largest hospital, and progress toward developing new digital health systems, including a national electronic health record system.
Produced by Mount Sinai, the documentary features interviews with President Ali, Mount Sinai experts—including from the Arnhold Institute for Global Health and Mount Sinai International—along with Guyanese partners. It tells the human stories behind this health transformation and offers a powerful look at how the collaboration is reshaping health care in Guyana and improving lives for generations to come.