Local physicians to be trained to detect, treat long COVID – Health Minister
Coronavirus continues to affect countries across the world, and while Guyana is on a path to recovery with fewer positive cases, hospitalisations and deaths, many persons are still suffering from the chronic phase of the [...]
Guyana better prepared for eventuality of future pandemics ─ Dr. Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, on Monday outlined the systems government has put in place that will enable the country to be better prepared for future pandemics, if any arises. The Minister said [...]
Local physicians to be trained to detect, treat long COVID ─ Health Minister
Coronavirus continues to affect countries across the world, and while Guyana is on a path to recovery with fewer positive cases, hospitalisations and deaths, many persons are still suffering from the chronic phase of the [...]
Health workers challenged to coach patients to adopt better lifestyles
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, is challenging health workers to start ‘coaching’ their patients on how to live healthier lives. In Guyana, non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases, strokes, high blood pressure and diabetes [...]
$10M drug bond at Bartica Hospital gets July deadline
Storage of drugs and medical supplies in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region will no longer be an issue, as a $10 million bond is scheduled to be completed at the end of July. The bond is under [...]
$100M being spent to upgrade 43 health centers/posts in Region One
The government is making headway in its commitment to ensure citizens are provided with an improved level of healthcare across the country. For instance, in Region One, 43 health facilities have been selected for upgrade [...]
No adverse effects of J&J vaccine found locally – FDA’s restriction is just a precaution – Health Minister
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the restricted use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine and more use of the MNRA Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. During the Daily Covid-19 update [...]
$100M being spent to upgrade 43 health centers/posts in Region 1
The government is making headway in its commitment to ensure citizens are provided with an improved level of healthcare across the country. For instance, in Region One, 43 health facilities have been selected for upgrade [...]
No adverse effects of J & J vaccine found locally- FDA’s restriction is just a precaution-Health Minister
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the restricted use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine and more use of the MNRA Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. During the Daily Covid-19 update [...]
Message from the Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony on International Day of the Midwife 2022
Theme: “100 years of progress” Today, I join the world in recognising our hardworking and compassionate midwives. May 05 marks International Day of the Midwife, observed under the theme “100 years of progress”. International Day [...]
Health Minister commends media on COVID-19 reportage
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday noted that the circulation of misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has not been a challenge in Guyana as in some other countries, due to the responsible reporting [...]
Gov’t working to increase adolescent COVID-19 vaccination as schools reopen
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, said government is still pursuing the full vaccination of its adolescent population, more so, with the reopening of school. Since the roll out of the intense immunisation programme for [...]