Gov’t gives prisoners tablet computers to keep in touch with their families amid COVID-19
In light of the stringent measures in place to curtail the spread of the novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, prisoners will now be...
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...
Bartica confirms first case of COVID-19
Mayor of Bartica, Gifford Marshall moments ago confirmed the township's first case of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), via an interview with the Department...
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...
Mercy Hospital only private institution setting up COVID-19 isolation unit – DCMO
The St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital is preparing itself to accommodate persons infected with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), says Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr...
$959M hospital commissioned in Port Kaituma
HOSPITAL COMMISSIONED | The long-awaited Port Kaituma Regional Hospital was officially commissioned today by the Minister of Public Health, Hon. Volda Lawrence.
A total of...
After completing fellowship, Dr. Pradeep Ramkoomar to establish GPHC’s first department for open-heart surgeries
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is now one step closer to providing open-heart surgery with the return of Dr. Pradeep Ramkoomar who recently...
CHI surgeons use cow tissue to rebuild patient’s heart
The Caribbean Heart Institute’s (CHI) team, led by CEO and Guyanese-born heart surgeon Dr. Gary Stephens, successfully conducted an open-heart surgery utilising cow tissue...
Region Records Increase In Obese And Overweight Women
Being obese places an individual at a high risk for developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases, later in...
COVID-19: Passengers renege on promise to be quarantined after receiving special permission to return...
The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has expressed dismay at the conduct and behavior of some of the passengers who sought, and were granted...
