Lockdown in Kwebanna lifted; positive cases decrease from 62 to four
The Government has lifted its lockdown on Kwebanna, Barima-Waini (Region One) after positive COVID-19 cases reduced to four.
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said the...
Minister withdraws lifting of Regions Five, Eight curfew
The Minister of Public Health has withdrawn lifting of non-curfew measures in Regions 5 and 8 as was previously announced. This is according to...
Region One maternal deaths slashed by half
Region One (Barima-Waini) has recorded a massive reduction of 50 percent in its maternal, says Regional Health Officer (RHO) (ag), Dr. Vishal Ramjas.
Dr. Ramjas...
Govt. considering “risk allowance” for doctors, nurses on the frontline of COVID-19 fight
According to Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, government is currently considering a “risk allowance” for the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who are on...
Health Minister blames Toshaos, religious leaders for spreading COVID-19 vaccine lies in hinterland communities
COVID-19 vaccine misinformation is still being peddled, particularly in hinterland communities, further contributing to immunization hesitancy as Guyana continues to grapple with the pandemic...
Diamond ‘Smart Hospital’ almost complete
Transforming the Diamond Diagnostic Centre into a Smart Hospital is near completion with minor exterior works remaining. This was relayed by Minister of Health,...
Guyana joins efforts to stamp out stigma and discrimination against lepers
“Zero discrimination against those affected by leprosy,” is the appeal being made by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organisations dedicated to the...
Advancement being made on self-healing capabilities
Medical Breakthrough…
Aside from striving to achieve immortality, research suggests that at the top of mankind’s scientific agenda is to find a way to be...
Partnership initiative to help sustain HIV/AIDS gains
The Ministry of Public Health is currently piloting a tactical Public-Private Partnership (PPP) which will see it partnering with private physicians to join the...
NCTF announces six-phase re-opening plan
The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six-phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting tomorrow, June 18th and will last until...
