India, population 1.3 billion, orders ‘complete’ coronavirus lockdown
New Delhi (CNN) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a "complete" lockdown for India's 1.3 billion people on Tuesday, warning that "many families will be destroyed...
New mammogram machine commissioned at New Amsterdam Hospital
Women aged 40 to 65 years old from Region Six no longer have to travel to Georgetown for breast cancer screening following the commissioning...
Another COVID-19 case recorded; number climbs fo 75, five remain in ICU
When it comes to Guyana's situation on the global pandemic COVD-19, the Ministry of Public Health reported of today, April 28, 2020 there are...
COVID-19: 42% of Guyana’s adult population fully vaccinated
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, said while Guyana’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has been making significant progress, the country still has a far way...
Ministry of Health urges public screening for diabetes amidst nationwide efforts
The Ministry of Health is urging citizens to get tested for diabetes as it continues initiatives to diminish the disease's prevalence in the nation....
Stimulus packages for the vulnerable- Finance Minister
Finance Minister Winston Jordan said the government will turn its attention to stimulus packages for vulnerable Guyanese who have been most affected by the...
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux (Knowing about COVID-19)
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been wreaking havoc across the world. Among the many measures being touted to curb its spread is the wearing...
Primary healthcare doctors being trained in area of mental illness to offset psychologist shortage
With a dearth in psychologists and psychiatric professionals in the country, Primary healthcare doctors are being trained to detect and treat persons suffering from...
GPHC implementing system to reduce screening results for cancer from months to days
In an effort to effectively manage cancer patients in Guyana as well as ensure early detection, the Ministry of Health is aiming to implement...
Shortage of TB drugs addressed with emergency supplies
Although recently faced with a shortage of tuberculosis (TB) medication, the Ministry of Public Health has assured that there is currently no cause for...
