PAHO urges countries to do more COVID-19 testing
The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa F. Etienne, has called for accelerated and expanded testing for COVID-19 in countries of...
Family of latest COVID-19 fatality claims MOH allowed regular funeral, “did not test us”
Family members of 56-year-old Roger Martindale - who has been recorded as Guyana's latest COVID-19 death - are vehemently refuting the Public Health Ministry's...
20,000 children benefitted from medical screening – Min. Anthony
Almost 20,000 nursery children have benefitted from medical screening under the Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP), since its launch in August 2023.
This is...
27,000 nursery school students to receive free health screening by year end
By year end, approximately 27,000 nursery school students will receive free health screening as part of an expansive programme being launched nationwide through a...
Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients more likely to experience severe complications post-infection – Minister
Unvaccinated persons tend to experience more complications post-COVID-19 than fully vaccinated patients, says Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony.
The symptoms that persist beyond infection...
Guyana records 50 reported cases of suicide in six months
Guyana has recorded 50 reported cases of suicide for the period January to June, of this year.
While this figure has caused some concern, it...
Regional Plan to be formulated to eliminate Malaria in Region Nine
The Ministry of Health is set to develop a comprehensive regional plan in 2025 to eliminate malaria in Region Nine, in collaboration with Harvard...
EU providing US$8.6M to help Caribbean fight COVID-19
The European Union (EU) is providing a grant of €8M (US$8.6M) to help the Caribbean fight the coronavirus outbreak.
The funds will be used to...
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...
Dengue cases on the decline – Health Minister
The government’s prudent management of dengue fever has led to a major decrease in the number of cases, bringing it effectively under control with...
