Guyana joins efforts to stamp out stigma and discrimination against lepers
“Zero discrimination against those affected by leprosy,” is the appeal being made by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organisations dedicated to the...
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
I am sometimes told by persons of this “head cold” that they have had for most of their life. They often complain of sneezing,...
Practise good personal hygiene to reduce transmission of flu, other viruses
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging persons to practise good personal hygiene in order to reduce the risk of transmission of influenza...
Health Ministry in ‘SMART Hospital’ Promotion Mode
SMART Hospitals are increasingly viewed as being at the intersection of medicine, information, health, and business using information, communication and technology (ICT) to support...
Despite increased domestic resources, Region still at risk of losing HIV gains
Acular, focus is needed for more domestic funding even as countries in the Caribbean and Guyana continue to see a decline in international funding.
Making...
Health in focus with Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Diabetes is a disease which affects a significant portion of our population. It is estimated that 14.3% of the adult population in Guyana has...
Region warned to prepare for possibility of severe dengue outbreak
Based on regional modeling the possibility of a dengue outbreak is on the horizon. At least this is according to information released today by...
Cops probing whether hospitals mistakenly discarded severed leg at dumpsite
A female’s leg which was found at a dumpsite in Rose Hall Town on December 26, 2018, was observed to be neatly cut, leading...
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
As we continue our discourse on matters of health, I draw your attention to the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. In order to...
Response Plan in effect to guard against imported measles – Health Ministry
Guyana has in place a response plan aimed at helping to protect its borders and residents from the threat of imported measles.
Among the target...
