Outdated public health laws to be reformed- consultations underway
Consultations to develop more updated and futuristic health laws got underway at Duke’s Lodge on Wednesday as Guyana prepares to reform its public health laws to bring them in line with international standards. Minister [...]
The first meeting of the Nursing and Midwives Council
The members of the newly appointed Nursing and Midwives Council who took office on July 1st, 2022, held their first official meeting on July 5th, 2022 in the boardroom of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. [...]
Guyana now capable of Monkeypox testing– Health Minister
The Ministry of Health will continue monitoring, and be on high alert for possible cases of Monkeypox as the virus has been detected in more than 40 countries already. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony [...]
New Mental Health Bill to address substance abuse
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony recently noted that the new Mental Health Bill 2022, currently before a Special Select Committee in Parliament, will cater for persons struggling with substance abuse, to ensure they receive [...]
Over 4,000 children in 5-11 age group get first Covid-19 vaccine
Over 4, 000 children between the 5 and 11 years age group have been vaccinated with their first jab since the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government procured 52, 800 doses of the US-made Pfizer [...]
Health Minister urges Wakenaam residents to grasp training opportunities
Residents of Wakenaam are urged to take advantage of the many training opportunities in the health sector as government rolls out its modernisation and developmental plans for communities across Guyana. Minister of Health Dr. Frank [...]
Guyana receives 12,000 more doses of Pfizer vaccine to boost immunisation
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday received an additional 12, 000 doses of the US-made Pfizer vaccine for persons 18 years and older. Minister of Health, Dr. Fran Anthony This is following a commitment [...]
Children 5-11 years take second dose Pfizer vaccine
– as vaccination drive through/walk-in continues The Ministry of Health conducted the second vaccination drive, targeting children ages 5-11 years, in a walk in/drive through exercise at the National Cultural Centre tarmac. DPI caught up [...]
Mount Sinai Health System to begin training local practioners next week
A team of over 40 medical specialists from the renowned Mount Sinai Health System, in New York, USA, will travel to Guyana next week to begin training local health officials at the Georgetown Public Hospital [...]
Healthcare delivery boosted – 35 graduate as lab technicians, pharmacy assistants
The Ministry of Health continues its efforts to provide training opportunities in a number of professional areas, as government advances its plan to improve health care delivery countrywide. Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. [...]
Healthcare delivery boosted – 35 graduates as lab technicians, pharmacy assistants
The Ministry of Health continues its efforts to provide training opportunities in a number of professional areas, as government advances its plan to improve health care delivery countrywide. Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. [...]
Radiation, Mental Health Bills will improve healthcare delivery
The Radiation Safety and Security Bill 2022, currently before a Special Select Committee in Parliament, will regulate the use of radiation in the provision of healthcare services in Guyana. CT Scanner at the Bartica Regional [...]