Dr. Anthony urges vaccination of adolescents before school reopens
With plans by the Ministry of Education to fully reopen schools after the Easter holiday, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P., has reiterated the importance of adolescent vaccination. He said while it is [...]
Enmore polyclinic to become a full- fledged hospital
The Enmore Polyclinic, the first of its kind in Guyana, will be upgraded to a hospital to serve the East Coast of Demerara. The move, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said, is in keeping [...]
Region Two residents to benefit from eye care services, prosthesis, hearing aids
To unburden the problems faced by some residents in Region Two, due to the lack of eye care services, prosthesis and hearing aids, the Ministry of Health will be making these services accessible in the [...]
Ophthalmology programme to target remote communities
The Ministry of Health will be targeting patients in remote areas with the launch of the pilot ‘Community Ophthalmology Programme.’ This was disclosed by Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, during the daily Covid-19 update on Monday. [...]
Free testing, treatment for Hepatitis C to be available later this year
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, said later this year, the Government will be launching a programme to treat persons suffering from Hepatitis C. Treatment is costly, as such this initiative will unburden persons [...]
Workplaces could choose to keep mask, vaccination policies ─ Minister Anthony
While government has announced the removal of the COVID-19 restrictions, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said employers could choose whether or not to keep their mask and vaccination policies. The health minister said the [...]
Gov’t finalising new Mental Health Legislation, Suicide Prevention Bill
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said the government is finalising the new Mental Health Legislation and the Suicide Prevention Bill, which are intended to tackle mental health issues and suicide in Guyana. Dr. Anthony [...]
Anna Regina to get modern hospital
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, recently visited the site for the construction of a new hospital in Anna Regina, Region Two. The modern hospital is part of a series to be constructed by [...]
No confirmed cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Region 10 -Health Minister
There are no confirmed cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Region 10. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, provided the confirmation on Wednesday during the daily Covid-19 update. It has been reported that [...]
Vaccination among 12-17 age group still a challenge – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents to get their children vaccinated, as the nation prepares for the full reopening of schools after the Easter holidays. He said Wednesday that there have been [...]
Vaccination among 12-17 age group still a challenge ─Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents to get their children vaccinated, as the nation prepares for the full reopening of schools after the Easter holidays. He said Wednesday that there have been [...]
Over 2,000 Pomeroon residents to benefit from refurbished dental boat
The ‘Lady Janet’, a dental boat was on Monday recommissioned by Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, after being out of service for six years. The boat is expected to provide service for more than [...]