What Is COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Latest News On COVID-19 In Guyana
Statement on the passing of Ronicia Niles
The Ministry of Health extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ms. Ronicia Niles, a 22-year-old woman with a known history of asthma, who tragically passed away following a medical emergency. [...]
Georgetown Public Hospital collaborates with esteemed Duke University Corneal Surgeon to enhance eye care services in Guyana
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is pleased to announce a successful collaboration with internationally renowned Corneal Surgeon, Dr. Lloyd Williams of Duke University, North Carolina, USA. Dr. Williams arrived in Guyana on July 13, [...]
New Amsterdam hospital launches advanced CT service
Healthcare delivery at the New Amsterdam Hospital in Region Six has been enhanced with the installation of a new computerised tomography (CT) scan machine to diagnose a range of medical issues, ranging from injuries to [...]
Guyana is bridging the gap between healthcare facilities, services
Guyana is advancing its medical healthcare services, along with healthcare professionals. In the pipeline are 12 state-of-the-art regional hospitals, all slated to be commissioned by 2028. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has already commissioned the [...]