Over 20% of Guyana’s tobacco smokers ages 13 to 15
Of the 148,000 Guyanese that use tobacco products, 22% are between the ages of 13 and 15. This is according to the Pan-American Health...
Guyana records a 1% increase in Malaria transmission – PAHO/WHO
Guyana is among several countries where there is reported increased malaria transmission. This is according to a recent report from the Pan-American Health Organisation/World...
About 100 women die from cervical cancer in Guyana annually – Health Ministry
Recent data from the Public Health Ministry revealed that about 100 women die annually in Guyana from cervical cancer, with a large percentage of...
Cardiovascular Diseases – leading cause of death in Guyana, other CARPHA member states
Persons living in the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) Member States are at very high risk of becoming affected by cardiovascular diseases. CARPHA Members...
Advancement being made on self-healing capabilities
Medical Breakthrough…
Aside from striving to achieve immortality, research suggests that at the top of mankind’s scientific agenda is to find a way to be...
Strategy launched to combat maternal mortality rate
With the intent of addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health issues, Government, through its Ministry of Public Health, has introduced a strategy to guide its...
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...
The wearable cyborgs that use brain waves to power up your muscles
Medical Breakthrough…
As we continue to bring you astounding medical breakthroughs that are helping to revolutionise the way we see medicine in these times, today...
More aggressive campaign needed to combat NCDs – Minister
Over the past decade, the fight to combat non-communicable diseases(NCDs) has intensified since they account for over 70% of all deaths in Guyana. This...
Medical Breakthrough… Stem Cell Treatments for Type One Diabetes
Diabetes is listed among the daunting chronic health conditions that health sectors across the world are still battling to control. This disease is one...
