Eight more die of COVID-19; 957 new cases recorded
Guyana's Health Ministry has informed the media that eight more persons who tested positive for COVID-19, have died. This takes the total number of...
Circumstances now dictate greater emphasis on building capacity towards greater self-sufficiency in Region’s agri-food...
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s agricultural food sector, there is a need for greater emphasis...
Land clearing commences for modern hospital at New Amsterdam
Land clearing at the site for the US $161 million state-of-the-art New Amsterdam Hospital in Region Six has commenced with other preparatory works moving...
$38M plugged into health sector to advance HIV/AIDS fight
Guyana has been gaining some much-needed support to help sustain its gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS and its awareness and most...
Stranger donates kidney to help save 17-y-o diagnosed with end-stage renal disease
One year after 17-year-old Jamaicy Broomes was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease( ESRD), she has found a kidney donor.
ESRD occurs when chronic kidney disease...
GPHC Successfully performs life-saving Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
On July 10th, 2024, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) made history once again. The Vascular Surgery team successfully performed an emergency repair of...
The risks associated with alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption is becoming an increasing risk factor for deaths and morbidities worldwide. Consumption is on the increase in our busy world, especially in...
Republic Bank loses US$36.1M in profits due to COVID-19
As a result of the economic impact of COVID-19, Republic Financial Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries recorded a profit attributable to shareholders of US$81.7...
Govt. to expand telemedicine to 80 health centres in hinterland regions by year-end
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to extend its telemedicine network to 80 health posts and centres across Regions One (Barima-Waini), Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni),...
Youths With HIV/AIDS Also Being Targeted In Ministry’s Adolescent Health Programme
Not only teenage mothers, but those teenagers who have special needs and those living with HIV/AIDS are among the target of the Ministry of...
