SASOD’s Joel Simpson laments the underutilization of life-saving drug
Government-subsidized Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV/AIDS is being underutilized by the populace. This, for the most part, is owed to the lack of awareness,...
Staff being trained to man regional COVID-ICUs
(Department of Public Information) Twenty-nine ventilators will soon be arriving in the country, with some destined for regional hospitals. These facilities will now have...
GPHC completes 8 open heart surgeries for paediatric patients
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) recently announced the successful completion of its second Paediatric Cardiac Mission for 2024. The mission, which commenced on...
Guyana’s sole endocrinology institute attains GNBS certification for laboratory operations
The Caribbean Endocrinology Institute Inc, the only one of its kind in Guyana, has achieved a significant milestone today as it received certification from...
Over 3,000 Registered Nurses to be trained in three years
As government invests in building the infrastructure for the health sector, emphasis is also being placed on upskilling the human resource.
The aim is to...
That life-threatening condition caused by your body’s response to an infection
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Sepsis is a common condition that accounts for over 6 million deaths...
COVID-19: U.S. to send medical team to train Guyanese healthcare workers
The Health Ministry is collaborating with the United States (U.S.) Embassy to bring in a team of doctors to provide regional training to local...
Probation Department increases telephone support during COVID-19
The Probation and Social Services Department, Ministry of Social Protection has increased accessibility to its offices countrywide by including mobile numbers to its directory...
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
I am sometimes told by persons of this “head cold” that they have had for most of their life. They often complain of sneezing,...
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...
