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
Health Ministry aims to boost HPV vaccination
Guyana is taking steps to increase the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as the country marks immunisation week 2024. The global event, observed from April 24 to 30, carries the theme ‘Humanly Possible: [...]
Dengue cases declining in Guyana as efforts to secure vaccine intensify
Guyana has seen a notable decline in dengue cases, with intensified fogging efforts contributing to this positive trend. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, provided an update on the situation during an interview with the [...]
GPHC to enhance cardiology services with new cath lab
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is set to enhance its capacity to provide cardiology services with the introduction of a new Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab). The GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Robbie Rambarran, announced [...]
16 technicians selected for overseas ultrasound training
The Ministry of Health is preparing to roll out Sonography or ultrasound training within the next two months through its Health Sciences Education Division in collaboration with Mohawk College, a Canadian institution. This was announced [...]