IMF avoids committing to cancel debt owed by Caribbean nations
In an effort to ensure they have more money available to respond to COVID-19 as well as help the recovery of their economies, the...
COVID Update: Five more fatalities, 276 new cases recorded
Five more persons who tested positive for COVID-19, have died, taking the death count in Guyana to 1,176, the Ministry of Health has informed....
COVID UPDATE: Six new cases confirmed
As of July 3, 2020, of the 43 tests done, there have been 6 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive...
$863M earmarked to help Guyanese who require specific local, foreign medical intervention
The Government of Guyana has set aside $863M in Budget 2022 to ensure Guyanese who require specific health interventions, locally or abroad, receive assistance.
Minister...
DDL donates 4,000 cases of Topco juices for Covid-19 relief
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) on Thursday announced a donation of 4,000 cases of juice to the Civil Defense Commission to assist communities in providing...
Gov’t seeks supermarkets, shops to supply COVID-19 relief ration
The government of Guyana is seeking shops and supermarkets to supply dry and fresh ration for COVID-19 pandemic relief assistance vouchers to provide supplies...
Minister concerned over COVAX’s constant slashing of COVID-19 vaccine tranche to Guyana; 50,000 doses...
Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony says it is worrying that the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) has shaved off 75% of the promised...
Gov’t will await guidance before issuing J&J second dose COVID-19 vaccine – Minister
The Government of Guyana will await guidance before administering a second dose of the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, says Health Minister, Dr Frank...
Medical Breakthrough… Apps in testing to track mental instability
Defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her...
Gaps, challenges cause “uneven progress” in C’bean’s HIV fight
Over the last three to five years, the Region has made progress towards reversing the HIV epidemic. This has translated to the reduction in...
