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 [...]
Health Minister reinforces need for COVID-19 vaccination
– as newer sub-variants of Omicron emerge A surge in new COVID-19 cases and the emergence of newer sub-variants of Omicron reinforces the importance of persons getting vaccinated to prevent severe illness or death. Health [...]
School Children to receive free health screening
School children in Guyana will soon benefit from free health screening as the ministries of Education and Health refine screening protocols for implementation soon. This was disclosed by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony who said [...]
Govt working to secure Monkeypox vaccines
The Health Ministry is working with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) to secure vaccines for the Monkey Pox virus. While there has been no reported case of the virus in Guyana, the Government has [...]
Way cleared for non-nationals to practice medicine here
– Following the passage of the amended Medical Practitioners Bill The way is now cleared for non-nationals to practice medicine in Guyana with the passage of the Medical Practitioners Amendment Bill after the second reading [...]
Govt actively exploring telemedicine techniques – Min. Anthony
The PPP/C Administration is actively exploring the implementation of remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology. Termed telemedicine, the new undertaking enables video or phone appointments between a patient and their [...]