Measures being rolled out to prevent malaria infection – Min Anthony
With dengue cases on the decline, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has assured that measures are being undertaken to prevent the infection of...
“Don’t speculate” – Ministry pleads with citizens as 13-Y-O dies after taking Pfizer second...
A 13-year-old child from Kamwatta, Moruca, Region 1 (Barima-Waini) died earlier yesterday afternoon, after taking a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The Ministry...
COVID-19: U.S. to send medical team to train Guyanese healthcare workers
The Health Ministry is collaborating with the United States (U.S.) Embassy to bring in a team of doctors to provide regional training to local...
$100M being spent to upgrade 43 health centers/posts in Region One
The government is executing a series of projects geared at improving healthcare delivery in Region One (Barima/Waini). Some 43 health facilities have been selected...
Over 80 persons benefit from $600K dialysis assistance
Eighty-Four (84) hemodialysis patients have received cheques valued at $600,000 each, to help subsidise their treatment expenses, as the Government rolls out its dialysis...
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...
Nursing Assistant Programme launched in Region Two
The Ministry of Health, Health Sciences Education Division, yesterday launched the Nursing Assistant Programme in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supernaam) at the Suddie Public Hospital.
This first-time...
COVID-19: All ministries, RDC offices to get video conferencing capabilities
All Government Ministries, regional democratic offices and other major state facilities around the country will soon have video conferencing capabilities as the National Data...
COVID-19: 16,768 adolescents vaccinated; active infections now 2,709
As of yesterday, 16,768 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were administered to adolescents. This represents 23% of the 12 to 18-year-old population, which comprises...
2019 Health Expo launched with focus on ‘well-being for all’
The Ministry of Public Health is on a mission to ensure the health and well-being of all Guyanese can be realised by 2030. Moreover,...
