COVID-19: 16,768 adolescents vaccinated; active infections now 2,709
As of yesterday, 16,768 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were administered to adolescents. This represents 23% of the 12 to 18-year-old population, which comprises...
COVID-19 Update: Two more die; 149 new cases recorded
Two more persons, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), have died. This takes the death toll to 419. The latest fatalities are...
Addressing Multiple Health Problems
Advances in medicine have led to increased life expectancy and as our population lives longer, there is a higher likelihood of being afflicted with...
11 new COVID-19 cases; total number stands at 150
Guyana's COVID-19 cases continue to soar. As of today, May 28, 2020, 11 new cases were recorded, taking the total number of confirmed cases...
Wait at least five days before rushing to get COVID-19 test for Omicron- Health...
Following disclosures that Guyana has recorded approximately 1300 COVID-19 cases in 48 hours, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony said citizens have been rushing to...
President Ali wants Region to produce its own vaccines
President Irfaan Ali yesterday proposed that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) should develop its capacity to produce vaccines for Covid-19 and other illnesses.
In an invited...
Testing and Quarantine Centres in Regions One, Three and Seven established
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health has established eight housing units at Santa Rosa, Region One, four...
NCTF becoming clear and present danger to successful completion of recount process – Sasenarine...
The National Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Task Force (NCTF) is yet to submit its report on the assessment of the Arthur Chung Conference Centre...
Don’t take animal bites lightly
Animal bites are a health hazard worldwide. The impacts of animal bites are dependent on the type and health of the species, the size...
Too much cholesterol can be a bad thing
Health in Focus with Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Cholesterol is a substance that is found in the blood. Everyone has some. It is needed for good...
