Health & Emergencies
Guyana offers basic-quality healthcare in Georgetown. Medical infrastructure is limited.
The public system offers basic care; tourists generally use private clinics.
Private clinics in Georgetown offer a better standard.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 2,000-4,000 GYD ($10-20 USD) |
| Emergency room | 10,000-15,000 GYD ($50-75 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 20,000-40,000 GYD ($100-200 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 200,000-500,000 GYD ($1,000-2,500 USD) |
| Ambulance | 5,000-10,000 GYD ($25-50 USD) |
| Raio-X | 2,000-4,000 GYD ($10-20 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 1,000-2,000 GYD ($5-10 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Guyana. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Guyana is 911. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers basic care; tourists generally use private clinics.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 2,000-4,000 GYD ($10-20 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies in Georgetown; medication quality varies.
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