Long Creek residents benefit from Chinese medical outreach
Residents of Long Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway received extensive medical services on Saturday courtesy of the 19th Chinese Medical Team. The team worked in collaboration with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and was [...]
Health ministry launches tobacco reduction plan
The Ministry of Health has set in motion a plan to reduce the number of cigarettes being smoked through the introduction of pills that contain nicotine lozenges. Nicotine lozenge is a medicine that helps people [...]
Anti-malaria nets distribution begins in Region Eight
In response to the high incidence of malaria cases in Guyana’s hinterland regions, the Ministry of Health has initiated a mass distribution of insecticide-treated nets in Region Eight. The initiative is part of Guyana’s broader [...]
34 now certified as Community Health Workers in Region 8
In a significant development for Region Eight’s health sector, 34 individuals from 23 different communities have successfully completed their training to become certified Community Health Workers (CHWs). This achievement represents a valuable addition to the [...]
Govt investments boost healthcare in Region Three
Residents of Region Three are experiencing significant improvements in healthcare services as a result of major investments made by the government in the health sector. Regional Health Officer (RHO), Erica Forte, highlighted these advancements on [...]
Guyana has made genuine gains in life expectancy, reducing child, maternal mortalities
Two daily newspapers prominently carried a letter penned by Dr. Kenrick Hunte. Dr. Hunte made reference to a statement by the President, HE Dr. Irfaan Ali, who stated last week that Guyana has made progress [...]
Health Ministry aims to boost HPV vaccination
Guyana is taking steps to increase the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as the country marks immunisation week 2024. The global event, observed from April 24 to 30, carries the theme ‘Humanly Possible: [...]
Dengue cases declining in Guyana as efforts to secure vaccine intensify
Guyana has seen a notable decline in dengue cases, with intensified fogging efforts contributing to this positive trend. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, provided an update on the situation during an interview with the [...]
GPHC to enhance cardiology services with new cath lab
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is set to enhance its capacity to provide cardiology services with the introduction of a new Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab). The GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Robbie Rambarran, announced [...]
16 technicians selected for overseas ultrasound training
The Ministry of Health is preparing to roll out Sonography or ultrasound training within the next two months through its Health Sciences Education Division in collaboration with Mohawk College, a Canadian institution. This was announced [...]
Walk held to raise autism awareness
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Sunday joined scores of participants in an Autism Walk, aimed at raising awareness and highlighting the need to improve the quality of life for persons living with autism. [...]
Guyana witnessed substantive improvements in cardiology – Min. Anthony
Guyana has seen substantive improvements in cardiology, which can be attributed to improvements in primary healthcare and governments investments in the health sector. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony highlighted this achievement as he addressed [...]