National Public Health Reference Laboratory Awarded GYS 170 Certification
The National Public Health Reference Laboratory (NPHRL) was officially awarded the prestigious GYS 170 Certification during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Room. This certification underscores the laboratory’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier [...]
Contract for e-health record system to be signed soon
The government will soon sign a contract for the development of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system aimed at digitising medical records, thereby revolutionising the health sector. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony made this [...]
54 graduated from healthcare, physician leadership programme
Fifty-four healthcare professionals countrywide have gained essential interpersonal and practical skills to enhance management and service delivery, after completing the Masters Certificate in Healthcare and Physician Leadership programme. The cohort included 24 physicians and 30 [...]
Yasukari residents benefit from expanded health centre
In line with its commitment to expanding healthcare access, the Yakusari Health Centre in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) has been expanded to accommodate the growing needs of the community. This project was facilitated by the [...]
Gov’t to close National Psychiatric Hospital, shift to decentralised mental health services
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to downsize and eventually close the National Psychiatric Hospital (NPH) in Berbice, Region Six, as part of a broader effort to reform mental health care delivery in Guyana. [...]
Gov’t strengthening suicide prevention efforts
The government is bolstering its suicide prevention efforts through the implementation of the National Mental Health and Suicide Plan 2024-2030. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has emphasised the importance of providing citizens with inclusive [...]
Long Creek residents benefit from Chinese medical outreach
Residents of Long Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway received extensive medical services on Saturday courtesy of the 19th Chinese Medical Team. The team worked in collaboration with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and was [...]
Health ministry launches tobacco reduction plan
The Ministry of Health has set in motion a plan to reduce the number of cigarettes being smoked through the introduction of pills that contain nicotine lozenges. Nicotine lozenge is a medicine that helps people [...]
Anti-malaria nets distribution begins in Region Eight
In response to the high incidence of malaria cases in Guyana’s hinterland regions, the Ministry of Health has initiated a mass distribution of insecticide-treated nets in Region Eight. The initiative is part of Guyana’s broader [...]
34 now certified as Community Health Workers in Region 8
In a significant development for Region Eight’s health sector, 34 individuals from 23 different communities have successfully completed their training to become certified Community Health Workers (CHWs). This achievement represents a valuable addition to the [...]
Govt investments boost healthcare in Region Three
Residents of Region Three are experiencing significant improvements in healthcare services as a result of major investments made by the government in the health sector. Regional Health Officer (RHO), Erica Forte, highlighted these advancements on [...]
Guyana has made genuine gains in life expectancy, reducing child, maternal mortalities
Two daily newspapers prominently carried a letter penned by Dr. Kenrick Hunte. Dr. Hunte made reference to a statement by the President, HE Dr. Irfaan Ali, who stated last week that Guyana has made progress [...]