Based on an examination of the existing literature, a situational analysis and discussions with stakeholders, the 2010-2015 “Guyana: Country Cooperation Strategy” (CCS), constructed with the help of the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), identified some twenty health challenges and seventeen health priorities.
Among the former are: sustainability issues regarding stewardship, leadership and regulation of the health sector at all levels; incomplete mechanisms to support decentralisation of health services and the stewardship role of the MOH (Ministry of Health);
