Press Release – GPHC saddened by Nurse King’s passing
–Long-serving nurse retired in July The Management, Staff and Nursing fraternity of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is incredibly saddened by the passing of nurse Mark King. We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences [...]
GDF personnel interact with the public as ‘Operation CoviCurb’ expands
Football at the Georgetown Football Club and cricket at Durban Park this afternoon had a good mix of fun, competition, and education as personnel from the Guyana Defence Force chatted with youths at both venues [...]
Non-communicable diseases and COVID-19
– Medical doctor speaks of deadly implications People suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are at higher risk of being infected with COVID-19 and suffering severe symptoms or dying. The Ministry of Health’s Chronic Diseases Unit [...]
Severe health conditions possible after COVID-19 recovery
−Health Minister advises public to limit risk of infection Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony is cautioning the nation against adopting a cavalier approach to COVID-19, noting that while the severity of the illness [...]
Additional Funding for COVID-19 from The Global Fund
Statement by Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony September 25, 2020 I am pleased to announce that the Government of Guyana will benefit from the sum of US$357,894 in additional financial assistance, as part [...]
Guyana records 74th COVID-19 death
MINISTRY OF HEALTH GUYANA PRESS RELEASE (MOH- GEORGETOWN) – The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 10:00hrs on September 25th, 2020, one other person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) [...]
Budget provides risk allowances for frontline health workers -Dr. Anthony
Some $150 million has been included in Budget 2020 for frontline health workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed by Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony today following protests for [...]
Guyana records 68th COVID-19 death
(MOH- GEORGETOWN) – The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrets to inform the nation that as of 13:00hrs on September 22nd, 2020, one other person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has [...]
140 inmates at Lusignan Prison test positive for COVID-19
-Health Ministry, PAHO/WHO protocols in place at all prisons One hundred and forty inmates at the Lusignan Prison have been diagnosed with COVID-19, following an ongoing screening campaign at the facility. Eighty of the affected [...]
Repatriation of 49 Guyanese citizens from Suriname
The Ministry of Health, on behalf of the Government of Guyana, hereby expresses unreserved gratitude to the Government of Suriname for the smooth and successful repatriation of 49 Guyanese citizens to their homeland on September [...]
93,000 households to benefits from hampers
−part of govt’s COVID-19 response Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has said that $1.8 billion has been budgeted to provide hampers to households across the country affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and a further [...]
Guyana records 66th and 67th COVID-19 deaths
(MOH- GEORGETOWN) – The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrets to inform the public that as of 18:00 hours and15:00hrs, respectively, on September 21st, 2020, two persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease 2019 [...]