MoPH to launch mental health, substance abuse support groups
The Ministry of Public Health’s Mental Health Unit will next month launch three support groups to help persons struggling with depression and...
Illegal border crossings, poor border control lending to COVID-19 spike in mining areas –...
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) says it is alarmed by the recent upsurge in the number of cases of Coronavirus in...
CARPHA inks agreement to boost region’s health security
A €1.5 million funding agreement was this week signed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to strengthen strategic intelligence, partnership approaches, and regional...
COVID-19: U.S. Embassy staff working from home
The U.S. Embassy in Guyana has implemented a 100% remote work policy to protect its employees and support public measures to stem the spread...
Local labs trained to better handle infectious samples
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) recently concluded a five-day Train-the-Trainer workshop (February 25 –...
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...
Health Ministry, hospitals receive donation of medical supplies from Food For The Poor
As part of its continued support to the local health sector, Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc (FFTP) donated several quantities of sterilizers, assorted...
Health Ministry mulls alternative housing for healthcare workers to prevent family members from contracting...
The Public Health Ministry is considering the provision of housing to healthcare workers dealing with critical cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), as...
Teachers to use ‘consolidated curriculum’ when schools reopen – Minister
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand says that teachers will be using a 'consolidated' curriculum, which she insists, is necessary for educators to better teach...
Police break up protesting Uitvlugt sugar workers calling for protection against COVID-19
The protest actions by workers of the Uitvlugt sugar estate factory continued this morning, May 28, 2020, as the workers remain staunch in their...
