The PCT course offered by Queenstown private institution not part of MOH training programme
The Ministry of Health wishes to notify the general public that the Patient Care Technician (PCT) programme offered by Universal Emergency Care Inc. located at 145 Crown Street, Queenstown is not associated with the Ministry [...]
National Assembly approves Suicide Prevention Bill
The Ministry of Health’s ‘comprehensive and transformational’ Suicide Prevention Bill 2022 was on Monday passed in the National Assembly, enacting the decriminalisation of suicide in Guyana and marking a major step in the country’s move [...]
Guyana aiming for 90 per cent reduction in Malaria cases by 2025
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is seeking to reduce the mortality rate and the number of cases of malaria in Guyana by 2025, in keeping with the 2030 target of the World Health Organisation (WHO). [...]
Construction to begin on seven new hospitals across Guyana
Committed to its promise to build a world-class healthcare system in Guyana, the government is moving ahead with the construction of seven new hospitals that will deliver quality health service to Guyanese in all regions. [...]
$1B invested in primary healthcare for 2022 – Dr Anthony
The PPP/C Government has expended approximately $1 billion so far in 2022 to upgrade primary healthcare facilities across the country. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony in an invited comment to [...]
$24M Water Ambulance commissioned in Region Two
Residents of Essequibo will benefit from a new water ambulance to facilitate ease in accessing health services. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony on Monday commissioned the $24 million ambulance, which is equipped with a 250-horsepower [...]
Gov’t reinforces the need for persons to get booster shots
The Government has reinforced the need for persons to take their booster shots to maintain the level of protection and effectiveness against the various strains of COVID-19. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, during Tuesday’s COVID-19 [...]
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 [...]