Archive · 19 Aug 2025
India and Guyana Collaborate on Artificial Limb Camp
India and Guyana are working together to help people with disabilities.
India is providing artificial limbs to Guyanese citizens who need them, such as those who have lost limbs due to accidents or illnesses.
This project is part of a promise made during a meeting between India and Caribbean countries.
The new limbs will help people move around more easily, giving them back their independence and the chance to live fuller lives.
This initiative is supported by the Indian government, Guyana's Ministry of Health, and CARICOM, showing a strong partnership to improve lives.
India launched an artificial limb donation and fitment camp in Guyana.
The initiative is a collaboration between India, Guyana's Ministry of Health, and CARICOM.
The camp is part of India's commitment to support persons with disabilities in the Caribbean.
The project provides prosthetic limbs to Guyanese citizens in need.
The program is a result of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit held in November 2024.
- Who
- The Indian government, Guyana's Ministry of Health, CARICOM, and Jaipur Foot.
- What
- An artificial limb donation and fitment camp.
- When
- Launched recently, following the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in November 2024.
- Where
- Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre in Georgetown, Guyana.
- Why
- To provide artificial limbs and support persons with disabilities.
- Location
- Georgetown, Guyana
- Partners
- India, Guyana's Ministry of Health, CARICOM, Jaipur Foot
- Focus
- Artificial limb donation and fitment
- Beneficiaries
- Guyanese citizens with disabilities
- Summit Mentioned
- 2nd India-CARICOM Summit
- Key Officials
- Amit Talang, Frank Anthony