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 [...]
165 healthcare workers enrol in GOAL’s first online Health Sciences Programme
Some 165 Guyanese doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals have enrolled in the Government of Guyana’s Online Academy for Learning (GOAL) first-ever online healthcare science programme. The digital health education initiative is being delivered through [...]
Opposition’s maternal death claims are false
At the launch of APNU’s 2025 campaign at the Square of the Revolution, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton made a reckless assertion that maternal deaths in Guyana are on the rise. This claim, made on a [...]
Life Sciences Park to make Guyana a leader in healthcare, biotech
Guyana is destined to become a global leader in smart healthcare and biotech, with plans by the government to establish a Life Sciences Park to be powered by the coming landmark Gas-to-Energy project in Wales.During [...]
Fire victims from Mon Repos receive new home from Men on Mission
After losing their home to a recent fire, the Ramlochan family from Mon Repos along the East Coast of Demerara now has a place to call home thanks to the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. [...]
Delivering healthcare to communities – Enmore Regional Hospital opens
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned the first-of-its-kind Enmore Regional Hospital on Friday night, delivering much-needed medical relief to thousands of residents along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). The new hospital will eliminate costly [...]
Over 4,000 dengue test kits distributed to Region Six
The Ministry of Health has distributed more than 4,000 test kits over the last week in Region Six to increase its dengue fever testing capacity. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said on Wednesday that [...]
National mental health initiatives launched
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Office of the President, launched the National Mental Health Initiatives on Wednesday, making it easier for all Guyanese to access mental health services. The initiatives include the [...]
New $715M polyclinic to be built at Industry
The government will soon construct a new polyclinic in the industry on the East Coast of Demerara. The move aims to provide specialised medical care to residents in the area. The project is estimated to [...]