Second COVID-19 victim from Linden identified as female from Wismar

The second positive case of COVID-19 from Linden, Region 10, has been identified as a 29-year-old female. Earlier today, Medical Superintendent (MS) of the Linden...

The Caribbean Voice hosting virtual “Light a candle/diya” campaign in observance of World Suicide...

Given that the pandemic has made it impossible for the traditional annual candlelight vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), The Caribbean Voice...

Over 3,000 Registered Nurses to be trained in three years

As government invests in building the infrastructure for the health sector, emphasis is also being placed on upskilling the human resource. The aim is to...

Guyana records five more COVID-19 deaths, over 200 new cases

Five more persons, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), have died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to...

Modern pathology lab to be launched in November – Dr. Ramsammy

As Guyana continues to undergo massive transformation in the health sector, the government will be launching a modern pathology laboratory in November, to reduce...

Message from the Minister of Health on “World No Tobacco Day” 2023

See full statement from Guyana's Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony: Guyana joins the rest of the world to observe World No Tobacco Day, under the...

Gov’t commissions modern $14M Drugs Bond in Lethem, Region Nine

The government, through the Ministry of Health, officially commissioned a brand-new $14 million drugs and medical supply bond in Lethem, Region Nine, on Friday. This...

Equipment for digitization of vaccine cards to arrive by first quarter  

Guyana's Health Ministry is expecting the delivery of special equipment by the end of the first quarter of this year to begin the digitization...

Region Nine Health workers better equipped to eliminate maternal, child deaths

Community Health Workers (CHW) from various communities in Region Nine, recently received toolkits for improved antenatal care as the Ministry of Public Health continues...

Improved psychiatric care promised for Region Seven

Improved psychiatric care, complete with a new psychiatrist, has been assured for Region Seven and this development is expected to take effect...

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