Second COVID-19 boosters will be available in June – Health Minister
The Ministry of Health will begin the administration of a second COVID-19 booster shot to persons 18 years and older, which will ensure persons are better protected, as immunity gained from vaccines decreases six months [...]
Ministry of Health pays tribute to Dr. Ramsundar Doobay
One of the indelible images in many persons’ memories of GPHC is walking into the medicine wards and seeing a simple, unassuming man finding a corner of a patient’s bed to tuck himself in, sitting, [...]
Guyana’s first ever telehealth app launch
The Ministry of Health will soon launch a pilot programme to improve the delivery of healthcare services, and establish inter-agency collaboration with healthcare institutions countrywide. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony Minister of Health, Dr. [...]
National Ophthalmology Hospital continues to make a difference
The National Ophthalmology Hospital in Port Mourant, Region Six, continues to make significant strides to preserve the vision of many, with at least 10 surgeries being done daily. Region Six Regional Chairman David Armogan Region Six [...]
No case of monkeypox recorded in Guyana – Health Minister
With more countries recording cases of the monkeypox disease, Guyana’s surveillance team has been instructed to be more vigilant in identifying the disease. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. said Friday, that there has [...]
Corona virus BA-2 variant suspected in Guyana – Minister Anthony
While the omicron variant was the dominant COVID-19 strain earlier this year, its subvariant known as BA.2 now accounts for the majority of coronavirus cases globally. Due to the signs and symptoms of affected COVID-19 [...]
Diabetic foot care, VIA screening to be added to CHW training
Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, M.P. said government will be expanding the Community Health Workers (CHWs) programme to allow for training in diabetic foot care and VIA (Visual Inspection with Acetic [...]
Passage of Nurses and Midwives Bill makes way for establishment of council
The Nurses and Midwives Bill 2022 which makes provision for the registration and regulation of nurses, midwives and nursing assistants, was passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday. The new legislation, among other things, seeks [...]
World Hypertension Day 2022 – “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”
World Hypertension Day 2022 is being observed under the theme: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”. On this day, the Ministry of Health seeks to bring awareness to this disease and highlight the [...]
Gov’t touts construction of modern hospital at De Kinderen, Region Three
Government is planning to construct a modern hospital at De Kinderen, Region Three to facilitate citizens living in and around the area. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony made the disclosure during the recent commissioning [...]
Nurses must be caring, show empathy for their patients –Nurse Lalckecharan
─ GPHC celebrates Nurses Week 2022 The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Thursday celebrated International Nurses Day, by showing appreciation for the hard working and dedicated nurses who care for the citizens daily. In [...]
Message from Honourable Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on International Nurses’ Day 2022
Theme: “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health”. Today, Guyana joins the rest of the world to observe International Nurses Day 2022 under the theme, “Nurses: [...]