Guyana launches pilot to bolster defences against African Swine Fever
Guyana has launched a regional pilot project aimed at strengthening its defences against African Swine Fever (ASF), in an effort to protect the country’s...
Guyana, Brazil and PAHO launch cross-border vaccination programme
The Governments of Guyana and Brazil, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), have launched a cross-border vaccination programme to...
Gov’t commissions modern $14M Drugs Bond in Lethem, Region Nine
The government, through the Ministry of Health, officially commissioned a brand-new $14 million drugs and medical supply bond in Lethem, Region Nine, on Friday.
This...
Health Minister advocates for early diagnosis and support at Autism Awareness Walk
On Sunday, the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, participated in an Autism Awareness Walk at the National Park, Thomas Lands, Georgetown.
Despite the early...
Health Minister instructed to make global search for nurses to staff 12 hospitals-Jagdeo
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has been given clear instructions by President Dr Irfaan Ali to recruit nurses and medical professionals from any part...
Government investing $235M to upgrade No. 1 Dispensary, Dorothy Bailey health facilities
The government is investing $235 million to upgrade No. 1 Dispensary and Dorothy Bailey health facilities in Georgetown, aimed at expanding the level of...
President Ali commissions US$4.57M College of Medical Sciences Building at UG
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday commissioned a modern building for the University of Guyana’s College of Medical Sciences at Turkeyen Campus to...
Guyana gets US$22M World Bank loan to digitize healthcare records, boost capacity to treat...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors recently approved a new project to strengthen health resilience in Guyana. The US$22 million Guyana One Health...
New boilers valued $210M installed at GPHC to boost infection control efforts
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has acquired three new boiler systems valued at approximately $210 million.
These systems are essential for sterilisation. It produces...
Guyana, Hess Corporation, Mount Sinai ink US$125M MoU to extend National Healthcare Initiative
The Government of Guyana, Hess Corporation, and Mount Sinai Health System have signed a landmark US$125 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend the...
