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 [...]
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 [...]