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...
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...
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...
HOLDING ON TO HOPE: Miracle Singh’s ongoing fight to save his sight
At just 30 years old, Miracle Singh has already endured more eye surgeries than many people will in a lifetime. Yet through every setback,...
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...
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...
Gov’t recalls substandard hand sanitizer
The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has immediately recalled the PURCILL Brand Hand Sanitizer from our local market.
The Department said that on...
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...
