Gov’t recalls substandard hand sanitizer
The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has immediately recalled the PURCILL Brand Hand Sanitizer from our local market.
The Department said that on...
Eureka clarifies it does not have capacity to detect new COVID-19 strain
Dear Editor,
We wish to respond to reports in sections of the media regarding our ability to detect new COVID-19 strains.
It should be noted Eureka...
Gov’t expands healthcare infrastructure amid nurse exodus; Jagdeo pins hope on future income surge
By Staff Writer
The Guyana Government plans to dole out billions of dollars this year to boost its healthcare infrastructure even as the country continues...
COVID-19: PAHO Director says reopening countries must be driven by health data, risk assessments
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne is urging countries to rely on risk assessments and health data before lifting COVID-19...
Health officials on Coronavirus alert; to meet on Friday to plan course of action...
By Suraj Narine
Health Ministry officials are expected to meet on Friday to plan a course of action to further strengthen surveillance at Guyana’s ports...
Two more fatalities take COVID-19 death count to 656; 289 new cases recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has informed that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the...
New surgical theatre commissioned in Moruca
Residents of Moruca will no longer have to travel long distances to access surgical treatment, as a new surgical theatre was commissioned at the...
Close to 3000 Guyanese benefited from financial assistance for medical treatment in 2 years
Some 2,728 Guyanese were able to access medical assistance from the Health Ministry’s medical treatment department at a cost of $956 million since 2020.
Health...
Private Sector Commission condemns all acts of price gouging by businesses as Coronavirus concerns...
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) said that it condemns all acts of price gouging by businesses vending necessities needed to combat the Coronavirus Disease...
Impact Of Diabetes To Be Arrested With Expanded Screening Project
With the main aim being to provide universal screening, diagnosis and treatment for diabetes, the Guyana Diabetic Care Project (GDCP) is a multi-year approach...
