COVID-19: Two more deaths, 107 new cases recorded
Two more persons, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), have died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to...
South America closer to eradicating foot-and-mouth disease
With almost 99 per cent of cattle free of foot and mouth disease (FMD), South America is moving towards its eradication. While the disease...
New trends to be analysed to determine if COVID-19 is still a pandemic
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony says that the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) will be conducting an indepth...
Diamond ‘Smart Hospital’ almost complete
Transforming the Diamond Diagnostic Centre into a Smart Hospital is near completion with minor exterior works remaining. This was relayed by Minister of Health,...
Guyana now fully compliant with US requirements on Cuban medical brigade – Jagdeo
Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has confirmed that the Government of Guyana is now fully compliant with the United States’ requirements concerning the employment...
Chinese brigade plugs $28M into GPHC
With a sizeable donation valuing just over $28M, the delivery of health care at the country’s premier health facility – the Georgetown Public Hospital...
More aggressive campaign needed to combat NCDs – Minister
Over the past decade, the fight to combat non-communicable diseases(NCDs) has intensified since they account for over 70% of all deaths in Guyana. This...
Forum commences to address illicit drugs in school system
A two-day Drug Prevention Consultation and Training session for teachers and welfare officers commenced at Cara Lodge, Quamina Street, Georgetown yesterday and is expected...
COVID-19 virus still “surging dangerously” in the region-PAHO Director
Even though Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F. Etienne recently applauded the arrival of over 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines procured...
U.S. Ambassador to be tested for COVID-19 after Foreign Minister tests positive
U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch and the Deputy Chief of Mission are both getting the PCR diagnostic test and will remain self quarantined...
