“Extreme measures” being considered for businesses, individuals who totally disregard COVID-19 precautionary measures –National...

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) NCTF is concerned that a number of businesses and even some individuals, are operating in an irresponsible manner...

Adolescent vaccination drive begins in Region Two

  The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination drive began on Friday in Region Two at the Anna Regina Secondary School. First Lady Arya Ali along with the...

Gov’t approves Courts’ application to reopen eight stores to only receive month installments from...

The National COVID-19 Task Force has approved an application from Unicomer Guyana to open eight of their Courts stores for the purposes of receiving...

PATIENT WHO DIED FROM COVID-19 MADE BRIEF STOP AT DR. BALWANT SINGH’S HOSPITAL INC....

Dr. Balwant Singh’s Hospital (DBSH) today disclosed that internal checks have revealed that the patient who died at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)...

$3.3M US MoU signed to advance Electronic Health Record System

The Ministry of Health signed a contract with RioMed Limited, a UK-registered company, to develop and implement the new Electronic Health Record System (EHR). Signed...

Jamaica confirms first case of the Coronavirus

(Jamaica Gleaner) - Jamaica has confirmed its first case of the Coronavirus. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the disclosure a short...

Guyana records a 1% increase in Malaria transmission – PAHO/WHO

Guyana is among several countries where there is reported increased malaria transmission. This is according to a recent report from the Pan-American Health Organisation/World...

Shortage of TB drugs addressed with emergency supplies

Although recently faced with a shortage of tuberculosis (TB) medication, the Ministry of Public Health has assured that there is currently no cause for...

Cervical cancer is second most prevalent cancer among Guyanese women – Minister

Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent form of the disease among Guyanese women, says Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony. He made this disclosure recently...

M&CC shuts Stabroek Market after customers refuse to wear face masks, sanitize hands

The Mayor and City Council (MCC) was this morning forced to temporarily close the gates at the Stabroek Market after customers refused to wear...

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