Govt. ramps up spending to eradicate HIV/AIDS
The Government of Guyana is not only intent on providing the best health care for victims of HIV/AIDS but also investing in programmes and...
Health Ministry urges citizens in flood prone areas to be mindful of waterborne diseases
In light of the increased rainfall and the possibility of flooding in coastal and outlying areas, the Ministry of Health is advising the general...
Region warned to prepare for possibility of severe dengue outbreak
Based on regional modeling the possibility of a dengue outbreak is on the horizon. At least this is according to information released today by...
Region Nine Health workers better equipped to eliminate maternal, child deaths
Community Health Workers (CHW) from various communities in Region Nine, recently received toolkits for improved antenatal care as the Ministry of Public Health continues...
Woman, 34, is latest COVID-19 fatality
A 34-year-old unvaccinated, Region Six woman is Guyana's latest COVID-19 fatality. The death count now stands at 1,224.
Guyana has also recorded 14 new cases,...
Guyana Joins Other Countries In The Americas To Combat Cervical Cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Americas. In 11 countries, cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women...
Health in Focus with Dr Zulfikar Bux – Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine...
As we continue to wage war against the novel coronavirus, drastic measures are being taken. Government has announced a continuance of its partial lockdown...
COVID-19 Update: 12 new cases confirmed; total of infected persons now 183
Guyana has recorded 12 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total of reported cases to 183. All the new positive cases for today are...
Chronic Kidney Disease affects estimated 15 percent of Guyanese population – Minister
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) characterised by the gradual loss of kidney function. It can span from months to years...
‘Name and shame’ campaign to address patient abandonment at GPHC
A culture of patient abandonment continues to plague the country's premier public health institution – the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
Guyana Standard has learnt...
