Dear Editor,
The Management of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) wishes to strongly refute the claim published today, December 30, 2025, in the Stabroek News Letter to the Editor entitled “Patient Told Chemotherapy Has to Await Budget.”
GPHC categorically states that no medication, including chemotherapy drugs is delayed due to budgetary constraints.
While it is true that some medications across the hospital may, from time to time, be temporarily unavailable, such occurrences are the result of global and regional supply chain challenges and procurement timelines, not budgetary limitations.
Cancer care remains a top clinical priority, and chemotherapy services continue to be provided based on medical urgency and clinical scheduling.
If any patient or family member was indeed informed that chemotherapy treatment must “await budget,” Management urgently requests that the individual come forward to provide a formal statement, including the name of the staff member who allegedly made this claim, so that the matter can be thoroughly investigated and appropriately addressed.
GPHC remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of safe, ethical, and timely medical care to all patients. Members of the public are encouraged to verify information through official hospital channels and to report concerns directly to management for immediate attention.