RHOs get ATVs to boost healthcare delivery
The Health Ministry on Monday handed over some 10 ATVs to the respective Regional Health Officers of Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine to facilitate a boost in healthcare delivery. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony [...]
Agreement signed with FAO, World Bank to facilitate ‘One Health’ assessments
The Health Ministry on Monday signed an agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) and the World Bank to facilitate the updating of the Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) assessment. This forms part of [...]
No major increase in COVID cases following cricket carnival
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said despite the influx of persons for the first-ever cricket carnival and Guyana’s hosting of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this year, there has been no major increase in COVID-19 [...]
‘Snap on’ spectacle programme to be launched soon
More than 4,000 hinterland residents will benefit from free spectacles from the Government of Guyana through a programme to be launched shortly. This was revealed by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, who said the “snap [...]
Visitation ban to be lifted at Infectious Diseases Hospital
The Health Ministry will be lifting the visitation restrictions in place at the Infectious Diseases Hospital as early as next week. Speaking during today’s COVID-19 update, Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said there are few [...]
Electronic Medical Records System being designed for Guyana
The Health Ministry is advancing efforts to digitise its records with installation of an Electronic Medical Records system soon. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said the system which will create more efficiency in the sector, [...]
National laboratory strategy being developed – Dr Anthony
The Ministry of Health is improving its laboratory capacity to meet the needs of patients at different levels of the health system. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, at a recent forum, said a national laboratory [...]
Message of condolence on the passing of Dr. Michel De Groulard, HIV and Public Health advisor to the Caribbean
The Minister of Health, on behalf of the Ministry of Health and the various stakeholders in the fight against HIV in Guyana, is saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Michele de Groulard, the former [...]
Gov’t formulating five-year mental health awareness plan − Dr Anthony
– Mental health awareness activities launched As part of a collaborative effort to raise awareness of mental health issues and mental health stigma in Guyana, the Health Ministry’s Adolescent Health Unit, the Pan-American Health Organisation [...]
Supplies handed over to promote healthy learning environment
– will encourage establishment of health clubs in schools In an effort to promote safe and healthy learning environments in Guyana, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission, handed [...]
Guyana strengthening capacity to prevent, respond to food-borne diseases
Guyana is focusing on food safety while strengthening its capability to prevent and respond to food-borne diseases. The Ministry of Health and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on Monday engaged environmental health and surveillance [...]
Message from the Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on World Mental Health Day 2022
Guyana joins the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the rest of the world in observing World Mental Health Day on October 10 under the theme: “Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority.” [...]