Gov’t ramps up COVID-19 measures at Lusignan Prison
─120 test positive A screening campaign for COVID-19 at the Lusignan Prison has returned 120 positive cases from 200 tests. This was revealed by Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony today during his update [...]
COVID-19 test results now available in 24 – 48 hours – Health Minister
− backlog cleared – tests, results for frontline workers prioritised Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony, says people tested for COVID-19 can now receive their results within two [...]
Guyana registers 63rd and 64th COVID-19 deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 17:00hrs on September 18, 2020, two other persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.This takes the total number of deaths from [...]
$3.2B emergency spending on drugs and medical supplies
− critical items low, out of stock -Minister Anthony The Ministry of Health is spending $3.2B to purchase an emergency supply of drugs and medical supplies to alleviate shortages at facilities countrywide. This was revealed [...]
Gov’t’s COVID-19 response producing results
−says Minister Anthony Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony says the Government’s frontal approach to addressing the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is producing results in record time. His comment came during his contribution to [...]
Health worker safety paramount for patient safety
– especially during COVID-19 pandemic Guyana has made several advances over the years to ensure the safety of patients, even as it recognises that health worker safety is a priority for patient safety. This was [...]
Guyana records 61st and 62nd COVID-19 deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrets to inform the nation that as of 15:00 hours and 16:30hrs on September 17, 2020, two persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have died. [...]
Over US$ 1 Million in medical supplies handed over to Health Ministry
Over US$1 million in medical equipment and medication were handed over to the Ministry of Health by the High Commission of India and Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO). The Ministry of Health received [...]
Sweeping relief intervention measures to be announced
-President Ali tells residents during outreach along Soesdyke-Linden Highway Georgetown, Guyana – (September 2, 2020) His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, today, accompanied by Members of Cabinet and other Government officials, visited several communities along [...]
Health Minister refutes erroneous APNU/AFC press release concerning Mr. Jones’ COVID-19 test and attendance at Parliament
PRESS RELEASE GEORGETOWN- SEPTEMBER 02, 2020) – Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony views with great concern the contents of an erroneous press release issued by A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) regarding [...]
First batch of cases transferred to COVID-19 Hospital
-Six maternity cases were moved to the facility –Additional cases to be relocated today The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, located at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, received its first batch of COVID-19 patients on [...]
Over 800 families benefit from COVID-19 relief in Region Six
-Government delivering Manifesto promises Georgetown, Guyana – (September 1, 2020) His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, today, distributed over 800 hampers to families and vulnerable groups in several communities in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) to [...]