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
Influenza vaccine for seniors to be rolled out soon – Minister Anthony
Influenza (flu) vaccines will soon be made available to all senior citizens across the country, further strengthening Guyana’s prevention-focused approach to healthcare. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony made the announcement at the commissioning of [...]
CARPHA unveils 2025-2030 strategic plan to improve health services in Caribbean
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) officially unveiled its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan to enhance health services across the Caribbean region. The strategic plan was formulated through a broad consultative process involving the 26 member states [...]
‘More healthcare workers trained than ever before’ – Pres. Ali
– as $6.6 billion Bath Regional Hospital opens Since taking office in 2020, the PPP/C government has trained the most healthcare workers in the country’s history, anticipating the other nine regional hospitals that will be [...]
Government built, equipped four more health centres in Region Five in three years – Min. Anthony
As the government continues to build a world-class healthcare system in the country, heavy focus is also being placed on ensuring comprehensive primary healthcare services are provided to Guyanese countrywide. In line with this vision, [...]