Americans who are victims of crime are encouraged to contact the police as well as the American Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy Consular Section. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Citizens applying for replacement passports will be asked to present proof of citizenship and identity. Passport replacement can be facilitated if the traveler has a photocopy of the passport's data page. U.S. citizens may refer to the Department of State's pamphlets, A Safe Trip Abroad , for ways to promote a more trouble-free journey.
Medical care is available for minor medical conditions.
Emergency care and hospitalization for major medical illnesses or surgery is available but limited due to lack of appropriately trained specialists, outdated diagnostic equipment and poor sanitation. Ambulance service is substandard and may not routinely be available for emergencies. Visitors are advised to bring prescription medicine sufficient for their length of stay and should be aware that Guyana's humid climate may affect some medicine. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not provide payment for medical services outside the United States.