Health Minister confirms memo sent to hospitals on precautions needed as new COVID-19 variant...
The Coronavirus is far from gone. In fact, there is a new variant—NB. 1.8.1. Infected persons experience fever or chills, coughing, sore throat, congestion,...
$6.6B Lima Regional Hospital to be commissioned soon
President Ali affirms contractors will be held accountable
Residents of the Essequibo Coast and along the Pomeroon River will soon have access to world-class,...
Op: Ed: Avian Flu doesn’t respect borders. Neither should our response
By Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General, FAO & Maximo Torero, Regional Rep.
Avian influenza is sweeping through the Americas—devastating poultry farms, disrupting trade, threatening wildlife, and...
Over 4,000 dengue test kits distributed to Region Six
The Ministry of Health has distributed more than 4,000 test kits over the last week in Region Six to increase its dengue fever testing...
New $715M polyclinic to be built at Industry
The government will soon construct a new polyclinic in the industry on the East Coast of Demerara. The move aims to provide specialised medical...
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...
