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. [...]
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 [...]