Protest action against MOPH continues
Protestors have once again taken up in front of the Ministry of Public Health, continuing their days of protest against what they call the...
Two-thirds of people in Latin America, Caribbean now vaccinated against COVID-19-PAHO Director
Over two-thirds of people in Latin America and the Caribbean have now received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine while some countries have yet to...
Administration of second doses Sputnik V continues tomorrow; extended to May first-dose recipients
The Ministry of Health will continue the administration of the second dose of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine from tomorrow.
This was announced by Minister...
Budget 2024 to be financed without burden of new taxes- VP
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Government is well positioned to carry out its developmental plans for 2024 without instituting new taxes on citizens....
New Amsterdam administration strict on adherence of curfew – Mayor Haywood
Ensuring residents of New Amsterdam, Region 6, adhere to the nationwide curfew remains a priority for Mayor of the Town, Winifred Haywood.
Speaking to DPI...
Practise good personal hygiene to reduce transmission of flu, other viruses
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging persons to practise good personal hygiene in order to reduce the risk of transmission of influenza...
Guyana is first in Region to achieve number one of UN’s 90-90-90 HIV targets
A few years ago, the United Nations (UN) derived strategic targets to help countries fast-track their journey to end AIDS. The targets, dubbed the...
WHO report shows 1 in 6 adults experience infertility
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that around 17.5% of the adult population worldwide – roughly 1 in 6...
COVID-19 pandemic affecting interest earned on deposits for Natural Resource Fund
Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund which currently holds a balance of USD $11,454.1 million or GYD $11.5B as at end of March 2020, has racked...
COVID-19: 25% of adult population vaccinated; 38,000 additional doses expected
Health Minister, Dr Frank Antony has revealed that a quarter of the Guyanese population has already received COVID-19 vaccines.
“The response, so far, has been...
