Despite CARICOM’s calls for equitable access, some Caribbean states unable to get COVID-19 vaccines
In spite of its declarations last month on the need for equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccines, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed its...
Doctors stand with Asha Kisson’s call for better overtime pay
Dear Editor,
I would like to respond to the Guyana Times article by the Ministry of Health dated January 28, 2024, titled “Asha Kissoon misrepresents...
Stimulus packages for the vulnerable- Finance Minister
Finance Minister Winston Jordan said the government will turn its attention to stimulus packages for vulnerable Guyanese who have been most affected by the...
Knee, hip replacement surgeries now free at GPHC
Please see full release from the GPHC:
Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its medical services. Effective immediately,...
Three more unvaccinated Guyanese die of COVID-19; death count now 968
The Ministry of Health has informed that as of November 18, 2021, three more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have...
West Demerara Regional Hospital gets $30M blood bank
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday commissioned a $30 million blood bank at the West Demerara Regional Hospital, in Region Three.
Speaking at...
Health Minister confirms memo sent to hospitals on precautions needed as new COVID-19 variant...
The Coronavirus is far from gone. In fact, there is a new variant—NB. 1.8.1. Infected persons experience fever or chills, coughing, sore throat, congestion,...
COVID-19: M&CC to commence public sanitising exercise tomorrow
(Department of Public Information) - The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) will begin its public sanitisation exercise aimed at reducing the spread of...
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...
Bill passed to govern human organ, tissue transplants; jailtime, $5M for traffickers
A bill designed to govern organ and tissue transplant was passed in the National Assembly on Monday afternoon during the 35th Sitting of the...
