AIDS response resources down by nearly US$1B – UNAIDS report
The pace of progress in reducing new HIV infections, increasing access to treatment, and ending AIDS-related deaths is slowing down according to...
NBTS implements measures to make transfusions safer
Pregnant women can now rest easy that they could have access to safer blood compliments to measures implemented by National Blood Transfusion...
Guyana among CARPHA Member States able to safeguard health workers from outbreaks
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has introduced a new initiative to help CARPHA Member States develop national systems to protect their...
The persistent itch called Scabies
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Some people may conclude that any persistent inch they endure may be...
Faith leaders committed to engaging media on HIV response
Guyanese faith leaders were among the batch of persons exposed to training offered by the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS...
Getting to the root of that back pain
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Many people suffer from back pain and are often afraid to seek...
Public health sector in need of more than 500 nurses
The public health sector is in need of more than 550 registered nurses to bolster nursing care at facilities across the country....
Revamp of Wakenaam healthcare system imminent – Minister Lawrence
A revamp of healthcare facilities in Wakenaam, an island situated in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3), is imminent. This announcement was made recently...
Facts you need to know about fainting
Health In Focus With Dr Zulfikar Bux
Medically termed, fainting is called “Syncope”. Fainting is a common occurrence that...
That life-threatening condition caused by your body’s response to an infection
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Sepsis is a common condition that accounts for over 6 million deaths...
