PAHO closely monitoring dengue epidemic
A new epidemic cycle of dengue has invaded Latin America and the Caribbean Region and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is...
COVID-19: Oxygen plant to arrive soon
The Government of Guyana will be introducing an oxygen plant soon to aid in the country's battle against COVID-19, says Health Minister, Dr Frank...
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...
Traditional and new media platforms being utilised to increase HPV awareness
Over the past decade, approximately 270 women diagnosed with cervical cancer died each year. This is according to information released by the Ministry of...
Future of Guyana’s healthcare ‘rests in your hands’ – Dr Singh tells new batch...
In a keynote address to Guyana’s newest cohort of 34 medical doctors, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance,...
MoU to be signed soon for UWI nursing school in Guyana
The government will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a University of West Indies (UWI) Medical school in Guyana.
President, Dr Mohamed...
Despite increased domestic resources, Region still at risk of losing HIV gains
Acular, focus is needed for more domestic funding even as countries in the Caribbean and Guyana continue to see a decline in international funding.
Making...
Health sector suffered major collapse under APNU+AFC administration – Min. Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Tuesday lambasted the former regime for its poor policies which led to the health sector suffering for...
COVID-19: Guyana’s recovery rate now 52%
The Public Health Ministry is reporting a 52% COVID-19 recovery rate. This translates to 162 of the 314 infected persons recovering from the virus.
This...
COVID-19: We need to change our behavioral patterns, practice social distancing – GCCI
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) says that if Guyana is to truly stop the transmission of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),...
