No inequality in Covid-19 vaccination, treatment in Guyana – Health Minister as WHO observes ‘Zero Discrimination Day’
There are no barriers to persons accessing COVID-19 vaccines or treatment in Guyana, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony assurance on Tuesday, as the World Health Organisation observed ‘Zero Discrimination Day’. Observed under the theme [...]
No inequality in Covid-19 vaccination, treatment in Guyana-Health Minister ─ as WHO observes ‘Zero Discrimination Day’
There are no barriers to persons accessing COVID-19 vaccines or treatment in Guyana, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony assurance on Tuesday, as the World Health Organisation observed ‘Zero Discrimination Day’. Observed under the theme [...]
Health workers to be trained for vaccination of children 5 to11 years old -Health Minister
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) approving the reformulation of the US-made Pfizer vaccine for children five to 11 years old, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. said the ministry will be training healthcare [...]
CHWs targeted in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy workshop
With approximately 84.2 percent of the adult population having taken the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 63.9 percent fully vaccinated, there are still many persons hesitant to take the jab because of misinformation. [...]
Residents must take responsibility for the cleanliness of their areas – Dr Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, M.P., who joined Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall for the clean-up activity on the East Coast Demerara on Saturday, said he hopes the activity will [...]
WHO establishes negotiating body to prepare for future pandemics
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has established an Inter-governmental Negotiating Body (INB) that will help prepare countries for any pandemic in the future. Speaking during Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, [...]
COVID-19 effects on persons’ mental health depend on stage of pandemic -Health Minister
As positive cases of the coronavirus continue to decrease and restrictions are being lifted, persons are no longer confined to their homes. As such, citizens are no longer facing the challenges of anxiety and depression. [...]
Voluntary recall and Public Health announcement
The Government Analyst- Food and Drug Department hereby informs the general public of a voluntary recall of specified batches of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formula produced by Abbott Laboratories, Sturgis Michigan, USA. The [...]
National Ophthalmology hospital getting back on track
Eye care in Guyana will be boosted with the restoration of the Port Mourant Ophthalmology Hospital which was practically abandoned over the five years of the former administration. Ophthalmology Hospital During a recent visit to [...]
Antivaxxers blamed for low uptake of booster doses
More persons are being urged to take their Covid-19 vaccine booster doses as the number is way below expectation. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, during the Covid-19 update on Monday said there is a [...]
Work to begin this year on new, modern Corentyne hospital
Residents of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) will be the beneficiaries of improved health infrastructure in several parts of the region, including a new modern hospital at No.75 Village Corentyne. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony [...]
Health Minister urges citizens to exercise caution during Mash celebrations
-says Covid not over Persons attending Mashramani activities this year have been urged not to be complacent, as the COVID-19 pandemic is still raging. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said Friday, that a spike [...]