Ten more unvaccinated persons die of COVID-19; 229 new cases recorded
Ten more persons, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died, taking the number of deaths from the pandemic to 835, the...
Monkey Mountain Health Centre to benefit from telemedicine programme
As part of efforts to improve the delivery of health services in the hinterland, the Monkey Mountain Health Centre in Region Eight will be...
COVID-19 Update: Eight new cases reported; total confirmed cases now 308
Eight new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed from 49 tests done, bringing the total number cases in to 308.
Of this total, there are 156...
Drug shortages at any given time will not jeopardize lives – Pharmacy Director
Pharmacy Director of the Ministry of Health, Oneil Atkins, holds the view that no country can achieve 100 percent of the supply of medicines...
Guyana Foundation brings much needed COVID-19 relief to Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, the largest Amerindian Village in Guyana, with a population of over 12,000, has been given much needed COVID-19 relief by the Guyana...
Hookah smoking as harmful as cigarette use
There is a notable increase in the use of hookahs, especially among young adults who perceive it as a safer smoking alternative to cigarettes.
But...
Over 7,000 G/town residents have improved access to primary healthcare
- $18 million North East La Penitence Health Centre reopens
Approximately 7,651 residents from the East Ruimveldt to Lamaha Park stretch and beyond now have...
Technology provider offers free online tutoring, practice for students in wake of COVID-19
In order to support the continuing education of students while schools are closed due to the threat of the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), Local...
COVID-19: Gov’t exploring transportation solutions for healthcare workers
The Ministry of Public Health is working with the Ministry of Communities to ensure that transportation is in place for healthcare workers to and...
Discussion ongoing with Cuba, Chinese governments to assist Guyana in COVID-19 fight – Minister
Public Health Minister, Volda Lawrence says that discussions are ongoing with the Cuban and Chinese Governments to have specialized medical health officials sent to...
