Over 1,300, 5-11 years-old receive first dose COVID vaccine
Some 1,302 children between the ages of five to eleven took the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, since the jab was made available in Guyana last week. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, [...]
Health system prepares for detection of Monkey Pox
Local health authorities are preparing to address any possible case of Monkey Pox in Guyana, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said as he gave a global approximation of infected people. “It’s about 1,900 cases [...]
Guyana to provide free treatment for persons living with Hepatitis C
Persons living with Hepatitis C will soon have their treatment fully funded by the Government of Guyana as the Ministry of Health partners with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) to ensure treatment is provided. [...]
Guyana lifts Covid-19 test requirement for arriving passengers, proof of vaccination still required
Guyana has lifted the Covid 19 testing requirements for all international travellers arriving by aircraft, but proof of vaccination is still required, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said, and is effective from June 18, [...]
Gov’t installing oxygen plant at Infectious Diseases Hospital
The Government of Guyana continues to build the capacity of the health sector, with a number of significant investments, the latest is the acquisition of an oxygen plant, which is currently being installed at the [...]
Blood banking services to be offered at regional hospitals – Dr. Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Thursday said the ministry will be expanding its blood banking services to every region across the country. The minister noted that permanent sites will be established at the [...]
First COVID-19 vaccination drive for children 5-11 years successful
The government through the Ministry of Health continues to put measures in place to ensure citizens have adequate access to vaccination, with the latest being the roll-out of the first pediatric vaccination programme for children [...]
Parents welcome COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 years
Parents of children ages 5-11 years, on Saturday took the opportunity to get their children vaccinated, as the Ministry of Health began its vaccination campaign for children in this age cohort. Guyana, on June 6 [...]
Covid-19 vaccination of children 5-11 years begins tomorrow
The Ministry of Health will begin the roll- out of the Covid-19 vaccination for children ages 5 to 11 tomorrow, June 11, with a drive-through and walk -in at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac. Minister [...]
Upgrades ongoing on several health facilities in Region Two
The Government of Guyana is continuing its drive to improve the delivery of health services in various parts of the country with $100 million allocated to upgrade 24 health facilities in Region Two. “We have [...]
Most COVID-19 affected patients showing mild symptoms
Even as Guyana continues to see a significant spike in COVID-19 cases, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony M.P., said most infected persons are showing mild symptoms of the virus. This may be due [...]
Covid 19 vaccination for children 5-11 years to begin June 11
Guyana has received a shipment of 52,800 doses of the Pfizer vaccines for children ages five to eleven years old, preparing the country for the first-time administration of the vaccine to that age cohort. The [...]