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...
COVID-19 Update: Confirmed cases now 92; 27 patients recover
Guyana has confirmed 10 new COVID-19 cases; taking the total number of known persons affected with the disease to 92.
The number of persons recovered...
Linden Hospital CEO instructed to rescind dismissal of 27 employees
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said the contracts for the 27 employees of the Linden Hospital Complex who received dismissal letters on Thursday...
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...
Hospitalised holders of bogus COVID-19 vaccination cards can mislead healthcare providers, skew results –...
Holders of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards can mislead medical workers in administering care, should they become hospitalised, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said today....
CJIA, Ogle airports sanitized
The Environmental Health, Sanitation & Vector Control Unit of the Health Emergency Operation Centre, during the month of May, did a general sanitization at...
Health workers in training to deal with emerging health challenges
A number of health workers are currently undergoing strategic training aimed at better equipping them with specialised skills to address emerging health challenges.
Among those...
Health Minister confirms memo sent to hospitals on precautions needed as new COVID-19 variant...
The Coronavirus is far from gone. In fact, there is a new variant—NB. 1.8.1. Infected persons experience fever or chills, coughing, sore throat, congestion,...
West Demerara Regional Hospital gets $30M blood bank
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday commissioned a $30 million blood bank at the West Demerara Regional Hospital, in Region Three.
Speaking at...
Addressing Multiple Health Problems
Advances in medicine have led to increased life expectancy and as our population lives longer, there is a higher likelihood of being afflicted with...
