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 [...]
$30M Infectious diseases chest clinic commissioned at Suddie
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, commissioned a $30 million Infectious Diseases Chest Clinic at the Suddie Public hospital on Monday. The clinic will be utilised specifically to treat persons with the Human Immunodeficiency [...]
Package of over 200 services drafted to improve primary healthcare
As part of the Government’s manifesto commitment to provide improved primary healthcare services across the country, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Pan-American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) drafted a package of 0ver [...]
Religious leaders encouraged to be advocates for Covid vaccination
─Vaccine hesitancy workshop taken to Region Two To address the issue of vaccine hesitancy, the Ministry of Health has taken its three days ‘Vaccine Hesitancy Workshop’ to Region Two, as there has been a [...]
National COVID-19 Task Force Advisory for Ramadan 2022
The Holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday 1st April, 2022. In consultation with the Muslim leadership of Guyana, the undermentioned advisory was formulated to provide guidance for all Muslims throughout Guyana. These guidelines [...]
Two years on: Guyana has come a long way since first Covid-19 case
Two years into the COVID-19 Pandemic, the number of active cases in Guyana has dropped to an all-time low. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said the country has seen tremendous progress since the pandemic [...]