More than 35% of Guyana’s confirmed COVID-19 cases did not show symptoms
More than 35% of the 156 persons tested positive for COVID-19 were asymptomatic, says the Ministry of Public Health’s Director of Primary Health Care,...
Development of electronic medical records to begin later this month
In keeping with the Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Administration’s vision of developing a world-class healthcare system, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with Mount...
Govt to train 13 persons as Dental Lab Technicians
The government will train some thirteen young people as Dental Laboratory Technicians which will significantly boost dental services in Guyana.
The Training Programme was officially...
Doctors stand with Asha Kisson’s call for better overtime pay
Dear Editor,
I would like to respond to the Guyana Times article by the Ministry of Health dated January 28, 2024, titled “Asha Kissoon misrepresents...
PPP/C to overhaul APNU+AFC “fragmented and incapable” response to COVID-19
Guyana’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as established by the former David Granger-led administration is “fragmented and incapable of administering the public health, economic...
Regional Health Officer rejects rumours of COVID-19 cases in Bartica
Regional Health Officer of Region 7, Dr. Edward Sagala, has rejected rumours of there being confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bartica.
Dr. Sagala also wishes to...
Guyana records 50 reported cases of suicide in six months
Guyana has recorded 50 reported cases of suicide for the period January to June, of this year.
While this figure has caused some concern, it...
Gov’t still awaiting results from CARPHA to determine Covid strain here -Min. Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, says Guyana is awaiting the results of the COVID-19 samples sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)...
Mercury emissions at Guyana Gold Board, environs at safe levels- US Report
The United States Department of Health and Human Services of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has submitted a preliminary summary on its...
Response Plan in effect to guard against imported measles – Health Ministry
Guyana has in place a response plan aimed at helping to protect its borders and residents from the threat of imported measles.
Among the target...
