GPHC secures anti-venom for Labaria snakebites

The worry associated with snakebites is now reduced following Guyana’s recent acquisition of anti-venom which will be offered free of cost at the Georgetown...

Finance Minister urges citizens to conserve income; says, “We don’t know when this thing...

Once the government gets over the current “political pandemic”, Finance Minister, Winston Jordan said that the issue of a real stimulus package would be...

PPP/C’s COVID- 19 Multi-stakeholders’ Response Forum launches 24-hour “doctors online” initiative

Days after the opposition, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), created the National Multi-stakeholders’ Response Forum (NMRF), the forum’s Health Sub-Committee has now launched the...

From Clerk to CEO at GPHC: The inspiring rise of Robbie Rambarran

By Kiana Wilburg Sitting at the helm of Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is not your typical veteran of medicine or seasoned bureaucrat. While his...

Dr Balwant Singh Hospital appoints first local embryologist

Ganesh Persaud, a young and vibrant medical professional originally from Essequibo, is Guyana’s first embryologist and is set to head the In...

Woman sues Balwant Singh hospital over unapproved removal of organs

Not only did they remove her organs without her permission, they failed, on several appropriate occasions, to inform her about that aspect of the...

Mabaruma’s Dr. Wilburg launches cutting-edge clinic to service oil sector

Born in the remote town of Mabaruma, Region One, and surrounded by a family of healthcare professionals, Dr. Ayesha Nadata Wilburg was easily drawn...

CELAC concerned over lack of vaccine delivery to Region; backs CARICOM’s call for global...

The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) is supporting the Caribbean Community’s call for a global summit to urgently address the issue...

Revered specialist notes increasing heart attack rate among young Guyanese, says vaping is a...

Statistics going back more than a decade ago would show the average age for a Guyanese hit by a heart attack to be within...

Education Ministry releases new measures plan for distance learning

As a consequence of the extended closure of schools, the Ministry of Education wishes to provide the following guidance. As was previously announced, the...

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