Virtual concert honours healthcare workers, COVID-19 survivours, victims
By Feona Morrison
Guyana’s devoted healthcare workers, like those from around the world, are battling to save humanity from the dreaded Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
Health Minister blames Toshaos, religious leaders for spreading COVID-19 vaccine lies in hinterland communities
COVID-19 vaccine misinformation is still being peddled, particularly in hinterland communities, further contributing to immunization hesitancy as Guyana continues to grapple with the pandemic...
The persistent itch called Scabies
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Some people may conclude that any persistent inch they endure may be...
COVID-19 Update: 81 new cases; nine in ICU
Guyana has recorded 81 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of confirmed cases since March, 2020 to 10,718. There are nine persons...
Ministry beefs up measles, yellow fever surveillance
Although symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, runny nose and even a fever may be easily classified as symptoms of a cold or...
National Suicide Prevention Commission on the cards with passage of bill
The Ministry of Health’s ‘comprehensive and transformational’ Suicide Prevention Bill 2022 was on Monday passed in the National Assembly, enacting the decriminalisation of suicide...
Health Minister welcomes talks on workers’ issues as Union abandons strike attempts
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony has welcomed the decision by the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) to abandon their threat to authorise strike...
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...
COVID-19 Update: One new case confirmed; three more persons recover
Guyana has reported one new case of the COVID-19 virus; taking the overall number of persons infected to 159. This was according to the...
New Nurses and Midwife Act must be backed by hiked salaries – Min. Lawrence
The passage of the Nurses and Midwife legislation this week to better protect the rights of both professionals alike must be backed by a...
