Health Ministry disposes of over $3.3B in expired drugs in 18 months – AG...
According to the Auditor General's 2023 report, between January 2023 and June 2024, the Ministry of Health disposed of expired drugs valued at $3.228...
Govt. announces $10,000 universal health care voucher per person in 2025
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled plans to introduce a $10,000 universal health care voucher for every Guyanese citizen starting in 2025. This...
UNAIDS flags Guyana’s 14% increase in new HIV cases as a serious concern
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)'s Caribbean office has raised alarm regarding a 14 percent increase in reported HIV infections in Guyana...
Swan gets health centre for the first time
A spanking new health centre was officially opened in the community of Swan, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Monday.
The massive investment by the government...
More Cuban specialists, nurses flock Guyana to boost healthcare services
The Cuban Medical Brigade's presence in Guyana has grown significantly, with 240 Cuban healthcare professionals, including 144 nurses, now deployed across the country, according...
GPHC Successfully performs life-saving Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
On July 10th, 2024, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) made history once again. The Vascular Surgery team successfully performed an emergency repair of...
Govt to train 13 persons as Dental Lab Technicians
The government will train some thirteen young people as Dental Laboratory Technicians which will significantly boost dental services in Guyana.
The Training Programme was officially...
Govt. rolls out new guidelines to tackle MPOX outbreak
As the global health community continues to grapple with the spread of Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, the Government of Guyana has rolled out...
Guyana commended by PAHO/WHO for outstanding immunization coverage in 2023
Guyana has been lauded by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for its exceptional immunization coverage in 2023, marking a significant achievement...
Monkey Mountain Health Centre to benefit from telemedicine programme
As part of efforts to improve the delivery of health services in the hinterland, the Monkey Mountain Health Centre in Region Eight will be...
