Textbook distribution key to recouping COVID-triggered learning loss – Minister
As physical public school classes continue to be affected by COVID-19, investments like the distribution of free textbooks are critical to aid in the...
Revamp of Wakenaam healthcare system imminent – Minister Lawrence
A revamp of healthcare facilities in Wakenaam, an island situated in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3), is imminent. This announcement was made recently...
Medical Breakthrough… Are researchers really on the brink of an HIV cure?
Guyana is currently battling to control a spike in HIV cases, a state of affairs which is especially troubling since the country...
Mabaruma Smart Hospital adds to health sector’s transformation – Pres. Ali
President, Irfaan Ali has affirmed that the opening of the Mabaruma Smart Hospital in Region One on Monday represents a major step forward for...
Mortuaries following strict guidelines in handling COVID-19 dead
(Department of Public Information) - The Public Health Ministry is working closely with mortuaries across Guyana to ensure all necessary precautions are maintained while...
Booster shots necessary to fight imminent Omicron – Dr Anthony
On 26 November 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) designated COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, called “Omicron”, a cause for concern. While little is known about...
PAHO promotes call to action to reduce impact of cancer
Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among women in Latin America and the Caribbean, but it can be prevented. This is the...
No shortage of resources to accommodate hospitalised COVID-19 patients, Health Minister assures
With over 100 persons hospitalized with COVID-19, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony is assuring that there is no shortage of resources to accommodate patients....
Cancer among five most common causes of death in Guyana – Minister
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally and accounted for nearly 10 million deaths, which is around 1 in 6 deaths in 2020....
140 individuals graduate from clinical, technical training programme
One hundred and forty individuals graduated from the Clinical and Technical Training Programme offered by the Ministry of Health’s Health Sciences Education Department. The...
