CT scans to be administered upon recommendation of doctors
– Dr Anthony Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony says the same process applies for the administering of a computerised tomography (CT) as that of an X-ray, for patients requiring this service at the Georgetown Public [...]
Pharmacy Assistant training programme to benefit 27 persons in Region Two
The Health Ministry on Monday launched the Pharmacy Assistant training programme in Region Two. Some 27 persons will benefit from nine months of training from a compressed curriculum. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony noted that [...]
New dialysis centre commissioned in Essequibo
– First patient expresses relief, will no longer have to travel to city for treatment Residents of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) will no longer have to travel to Georgetown to access dialysis treatment, as a new [...]
Numerous career opportunities available in health sector – Min Anthony
The Ministry of Health has made available at least 20 training programmes for Guyanese to prepare for the developments in the health sector. Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said the government is seeking to improve health [...]
Gov’t improving services at National Psychiatric Hospital
Mental Health remains a priority area for the government, and the Ministry of Health has committed to improving the delivery of mental health services in Guyana. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the Suicide [...]
Masters Certificate in Leadership for Hospital Administrators
In an effort to further develop the health care system in Guyana, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Public Service has partnered with the Schulich ExecEd at Canada’s [...]
Guyana, PAHO renew strategic note to aid local health sector
Strengthening its ties with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), the Ministry of Health on Tuesday renewed the strategic note, which outlines plans to assist the development of Guyana’s health sector. Director of PAHO, Dr. [...]
Tree planting exercise held at site of pediatric and maternal facility
– set to become premier health institution – Dr. Anthony The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Pan-American Health Organisation on Monday held a tree planting activity at the site of the Pediatric and [...]
Gov’t focusing on development of primary healthcare
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Health is placing major emphasis on the development of primary health care delivery. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony and a team of senior health officials on Saturday [...]
Gov’t takes medical outreach to Region Two riverine communities
Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr Vishwa Mahadeo on Wednesday led a three-day outreach in various communities along the Pomeroon River, Region Two. He visited the communities of Kabakaburi, Upper Pomeroon, Wakapoa, Mora [...]
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective for children − Health Minister assures
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, on Friday, addressed a social media video from an unidentified source using the Pan American Health Organisation’s (PAHO) logo to peddle misinformation that the COVID-19 vaccine is harmful to children. [...]
HPV vaccines now available to women up to age 45 – Dr Anthony
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines have been made available to women up to 45 years of age. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the criteria for the vaccine which helps prevent certain cancers have changed. [...]