PANCAP youth meeting to draft tactical HIV response roadmap

Set for July 30–August 2, 2019, the Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), the mechanism that provides a structured and unified approach...

Guyanese at great risk, we fear the worst if measures against COVID-19 are not...

Doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) are disheartened by the Government of Guyana's approach to handling the global pandemic, COVID-19. Medical professionals...

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...

All markets, street vending operations must cease from Friday at 7PM-M&CC

The Mayor and City Council for Georgetown has advised that with effect from Saturday, all Municipal markets will be closed until further notice. This...

3,800 COVID vaccines from COVAX expected in February, March; China to donate 20,000 –...

Guyana is expecting some 3,800 COVID-19 vaccines in February and March of this year through the COVAX mechanism, the President, Dr. Irfaan Ali reported...

Dr. Moses Roderique embarks on quest to improve mental well-being in Guyana

By Sueann Wickham In a world where mental health struggles often remain hidden behind closed doors, there are individuals who dedicate their lives to bringing...

Third consignment of Russian vaccine expected this week; over 63,000 Guyanese already inoculated

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana will receive a third consignment of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine this week. Minister Anthony made...

Venezuelan migrants can access health services at Port Kaituma – Health Minister

Systems are now in place for Venezuelan migrants to access medical services at the Port Kaituma District Hospital, following a recent government outreach to...

Economic and social assistance needed to effectively confront COVID-19 – FITUG

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is appealing to the powers that be to formulate and implement a comprehensive social and...

Helplines and services for persons looking to quit tobacco use on the cards

The setting up of helplines and services for persons looking to quit tobacco is on The National Tobacco Control Council’s 2020 agenda, which is...

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