New $715M polyclinic to be built at Industry
The government will soon construct a new polyclinic in the industry on the East Coast of Demerara. The move aims to provide specialised medical...
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...
Govt. to expand telemedicine to 80 health centres in hinterland regions by year-end
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to extend its telemedicine network to 80 health posts and centres across Regions One (Barima-Waini), Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni),...
Police take COVID-19 sensitization to bus parks
The Education Department of the Traffic Headquarters, today June 10, 2020 visited several mini-bus parks around downtown Georgetown ensuring drivers and conductors alike are...
COVID-19 accelerating at rapid pace; aggressive and targeted tactics needed – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) today reported that the Novel Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating at a rapid pace and aggressive and targeted tactics are...
More training on the cards for persons desirous of pursuing careers in health field...
With enough resources available this year to further develop human resources in the health sector, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P., on Friday...
Guyana records 24 recoveries from COVID-19
The Ministry of Public Health has reported that 24 persons have been medically cleared and have since recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
In the...
Jamaica confirms first case of the Coronavirus
(Jamaica Gleaner) - Jamaica has confirmed its first case of the Coronavirus. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the disclosure a short...
Guyana records one more COVID-19 death; death count now 179
A 73-year-old resident from Region One (Barima/Waini) is the latest reporter COVID-19 fatality. The death toll now stands at 179. The patient died while...
President Off To Cuba To Probe Persistent Health Concerns
Persistent health concerns have forced President David Granger to head to Cuba to seek medical attention. The President, in the company of his wife,...
