Look out for signs of Alzheimer’s among elderly persons – Dr Anthony
– September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is urging people to look out for their elderly relatives as they age, as Guyana joins the rest of the world in observing September [...]
Second monkeypox patient released from hospital, no other reported cases
The second person diagnosed with monkeypox in Guyana has been released from the hospital. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony confirmed Wednesday that family members and other close contacts of the patient are also free of [...]
Guyana continues to see massive infrastructural advancements ─ despite devastating COVID-19
Notwithstanding the debilitating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, Guyana continues to see massive infrastructural expansion in all regions. The government had implemented several key projects for the transformative infrastructure required for the nation’s industrial [...]
Health Ministry to sign charter which aims to promote healthier living
The Health Ministry in Collaboration with the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) will host a health and wellness fair at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Friday. Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, said several booths promoting healthy [...]
First monkeypox patient released from hospital
– no new recorded case The first person to be diagnosed with monkeypox in Guyana has been released from hospital. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said Monday that the patient was released late last week [...]
More maternal waiting homes slated for completion
The construction of more maternal waiting homes is on schedule, as efforts continue to significantly reduce Guyana’s maternal mortality rate, especially in the hinterland and urban communities. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony Health Minister, Dr [...]
UNICEF commends govt’s efforts to curb COVID-19
– 420 vaccine carriers donated to health ministry United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) area representative to Guyana and Suriname, Nicholas Pron has lauded the government’s efforts to minimise the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in [...]
Most persons with COVID-19 do not require hospitalisation – Dr Anthony
Two and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic, Guyana is recording milder cases, and fewer hospitalisations and deaths from the disease. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony during Friday’s COVID-19 update noted that this could [...]
‘Helping babies breathe’ training programme to further reduce neonatal mortality
The Health Ministry has collaborated with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) to reduce the neonatal mortality rate in Guyana through the ‘Helping babies breathe’ training programme. The initiative seeks to build the [...]
Health ministry begins mobile COVID-19 vaccination programme
-persons living with disabilities among those eligible The Ministry of Health has commenced home visits around Region Four to administer COVID-19 vaccines, as the government seeks to bolster efforts to eradicate the spread of the [...]
Two-day health symposium, wellness fair for conference centre
– as Caribbean Wellness Week 2022 gets underway In conjunction with the planned activities for Caribbean Wellness Week 2022, the Health Ministry has organised a Health Symposium and Health and Wellness Fair from Monday, September [...]
Media urged to be responsible when reporting on monkeypox
Media workers were on Friday engaged in a seminar titled “Reporting on the Monkeypox outbreak,” which provided an opportunity for them to engage with senior health officials and experts who are tackling the viral infection [...]