Investments in water sector yielding positive results in reducing waterborne diseases – Health Minister
The government's long-term investments in the water sector have led to significant improvements in the quality and availability of potable water throughout the nation,...
Poor family planning among root causes of child labour
By Sueann Wickham
In the depths of Guyana's flourishing developments and abundant resources lies a somber reality: the pervasive and devastating practice of child labour....
Top New York hospitals assisting with treatment of Mahdia fire survivors
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will receive specialised supplies from the Division of Trauma, Burns, Critical and Acute Care within the Weill Cornell...
Message from Health Minister on occasion of World Hypertension Day 2023
Please see full statement from the Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on the occasion of World Hypertension Day 2023:
Today, May 17, we join...
With his heart in the right place, renowned cardiologist pursues revolutionary plans to upgrade...
By Kiana Wilburg
Better pay and a more progressive work environment abroad are among the chief reasons why many experienced medical professionals migrate. Fortunately, such...
Guyana remains vigilant despite declining COVID-19 rates – Min. Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said he is pleased with the recent announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 is no...
Revered specialist notes increasing heart attack rate among young Guyanese, says vaping is a...
Statistics going back more than a decade ago would show the average age for a Guyanese hit by a heart attack to be within...
Improved management of hypertension could save 420,000 lives each year in the Americas –...
In the run-up to World Hypertension Day (17 May), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has urged countries to intensify efforts...
Saxacalli residents benefit from annual specialist outreach hosted by WDRH medical outreach team
Residents of Saxacalli, including children, on Tuesday, benefitted from several free medical services including physiotherapy, blood pressure and sugar testing, dental examinations, and vaccination.
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COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency – World Health Organisation
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed millions of people and wreaked economic havoc for over three...
