Gov’t to invest $125B to upgrade hinterland health facilities − President Ali
Residents in the hinterland can expect improved healthcare services as the government intends to invest more than $125 billion to support critical upgrades to...
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...
93 per cent of persons living with HIV in Guyana know their status –...
Programme Manager of the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS), Dr Tariq Jagnarine said 93 per cent of persons infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus...
Salary increase for healthcare workers could address brain drain issue – Govt.
The PPP/C government is hopeful that the recent announcement of a 74 percent salary increase for public healthcare workers will help to attract and...
New surgical theatre commissioned in Moruca
Residents of Moruca will no longer have to travel long distances to access surgical treatment, as a new surgical theatre was commissioned at the...
Guyana gets US$97M IDB loan to strengthen health services
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$97M loan to strengthen Guyana’s healthcare network. This forms part of a conditional credit line for...
Govt. to procure viral load testing machine in early 2023 – Minister of Health
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony announced on Sunday that the Ministry of Health will procure a viral load tester for persons to be...
Free testing, other services to be offered during inaugural HIV/STI conference set for Dec. 4
In observance of World AIDS Day, the National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) will be hosting an inaugural Continuing Medical Education (CME) HIV/STI (Sexually Transmitted...
Guyanese urged to purify water before use during rainy season
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is reminding citizens to purify their water before use during the rainy season, especially residents in flood-affected areas.
The minister...
Citizens being urged to get booster shots as Guyana sees increase in COVID-19 cases
Guyana is currently experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases, which is leading to more hospitalisation. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is therefore reiterating the...
