Major improvements at Infectious Diseases Hospital – Dr Anthony
Two years after the Ministry of Health admitted its first patient to the Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal, Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said a host of infrastructural improvements have been made to the facility, [...]
80 per cent recovery rate at Infectious Diseases Hospital
The Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal is seeing an 80 per cent recovery rate of patients infected with COVID-19. This was revealed by Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, during Thursday’s COVID-19 update. Health Minister, Dr [...]
High number of monkeypox cases in Guyana unlikely – Dr Anthony
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony maintains that he does not foresee a large number of monkeypox infections in Guyana. Guyana recorded its second case of the viral infection on Monday, a week after the first [...]
Guyana confirms second case of Monkeypox -Health Minister
─ contact tracing, other mechanisms already operational Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is urging citizens to take the necessary steps to safeguard themselves against monkeypox. Guyana recorded its second case of the virus on Monday. [...]
More improvements for New Amsterdam hospital, other health centres
-Health Minister pours cold water on spurious claims New Amsterdam Hospital is scheduled to undergo more improvements as the PPP/C Government stands committed to ensuring there are major health sector upgrades and reforms. Health Minister, [...]
Only high-risk persons eligible for monkeypox vaccine
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, today said, only persons considered to be high-risk would be eligible for the monkeypox vaccine. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P Guyana is expected to receive its first set [...]
Gov’t to secure monkeypox vaccine by end of September
Government has placed an order with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) to ensure Guyana receives a portion of the monkeypox vaccine by the end of September. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the government [...]
Protocols in place to control spread of Monkeypox in Guyana – Dr Anthony
With the first Monkeypox case being confirmed in Guyana over the last 24 hours, protocols previously established by the Ministry of Health have now fallen into place. This assurance was given by Health Minister, Dr [...]
Parents advised to vaccinate their children against COVID-19
-schools reopening in two weeks With schools set to be reopened in two weeks, parents are once again being urged to ensure their children are vaccinated against COVID-19. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony. Health [...]
First case of monkeypox confirmed in Guyana
-‘No need for restrictions, but responsibility’ – President Ali The first case of monkeypox was today confirmed in Guyana. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony. He informed that the person [...]
A physically, mentally healthy population a priority of Gov’t – Dr Anthony
Government remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a healthy population, through investments and access to services and information that encourage healthier lifestyles. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony with participants at the wellness market Minister [...]
Guyana soon to test for HIV viral load
The Ministry of Health is in the process of acquiring a machine that will test the viral load of patients with the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV). This test allows medical practitioners to determine the amount [...]