Health authorities commit to step up efforts to keep the Americas free of polio
Washington, D.C., September 29 (PAHO) – Following declining levels of polio vaccination and surveillance across the region, and the recent confirmation of circulation of...
Economic and social assistance needed to effectively confront COVID-19 – FITUG
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is appealing to the powers that be to formulate and implement a comprehensive social and...
Arrival of oxygen plant for Guyana further delayed by logistical difficulties – Dr Anthony
The arrival of an oxygen generating plant to Guyana has been further delayed by logistical difficulties, says the country’s Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony.
The...
Progress being made in updating immunisation laws to administer COVID-19 vaccines – AG
Guyana’s immunisation laws must be updated in anticipation of receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines, says Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil...
Food hampers being prepared for residents as Region 10 fights COVID-19
As the Region Ten Regional Emergency Health Committee continues to aggressively address the spread of COVID-19, a new initiative is being explored by the...
Hand sanitizer is selling out, but soap is a much better defense against the...
(INSIDER) - Amid the panic over the coronavirus outbreak, it seems, people have forgotten that soap and water are our best defense against disease.
Pharmacies...
M&CC warns against collecting monies to enter markets, use hand washing sinks
The Mayor and Councillors of the City (M&CC) of Georgetown wishes to inform the public that it is neither involved in nor has it...
Education Ministry employing several techniques to identify, effectively respond to varying learning disabilities
Dear Editor,
I am writing to clarify a critical distinction that is frequently misunderstood: the distinction between Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and intellectual disabilities (ID)....
Special Unit established to handle monkeypox
A special unit has been established at Guyana’s Infectious Disease Hospital, Liliendaal, to accommodate anyone who might be subdued by the global monkeypox virus.
The...
Region Three gets Integrated Health Service
Following the launch of an Integrated Health Service Delivery Network (IHSDN) initiative in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three), a workshop focusing on mending the...
