Flawed health reporting sparks tactical training for Reg. 10 health workers
In light of flawed reporting by some community health workers (CHWs), the Health Department of Region 10 has begun employing remedial measures in the...
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...
Rich nations have responded poorly to COVID-19’s effects on global economy, small and vulnerable...
On March 26, the world’s richest nations which make up the G20 Group, pledged to work swiftly and decisively with the front-line international organizations,...
Mabaruma Smart Hospital adds to health sector’s transformation – Pres. Ali
President, Irfaan Ali has affirmed that the opening of the Mabaruma Smart Hospital in Region One on Monday represents a major step forward for...
Trade Unions, NGOs complain to U.S. about Gov’t lacking resources to enforce occupational safety...
Under the laws of Guyana, every citizen is entitled to a safe workplace. The laws also provide that some categories of workers have the...
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...
National EMS system helps to save more than 8,000 lives
Since being introduced in 2016, the national Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system has catered to more than 8,000 medical emergencies. These emergencies, according to...
Relatives say death of long-serving nurse at COVID-19 hospital was avoidable; APNU+AFC wants ‘independent’...
Controversy now surrounds the death of Nurse Vanessa Maynard, 56, who passed away at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, yesterday. Her...
Guyana is first in Region to achieve number one of UN’s 90-90-90 HIV targets
A few years ago, the United Nations (UN) derived strategic targets to help countries fast-track their journey to end AIDS. The targets, dubbed the...
COVID-19 Update: One confirmed case in seven days; number of recoveries now 84
Director of Primary Health Care, Dr Ertenisa Hamilton, reported that of the eight tests done, there are no new cases of COVID-19. The number...
