Glaucoma a “silent disease” ─ early screening encouraged
In observance of World Glaucoma Week 2022, members of the public are being encouraged to visit the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) eye clinic to receive free eye screening to enable the early detection of [...]
Uptick in Region Three’s Covid -19 vaccination drive
Government’s immunisation campaign in the Essequibo Islands -West Demerara (Region Three) is improving, as efforts continue to prevent the spread of the respiratory illness, Covid-19. Speaking with DPI recently, Region Three Regional Health Officer (RHO), [...]
Guyana making strides in addressing chronic kidney disease
The Government of Guyana has been making significant progress in providing the necessary treatment for persons with kidney related illnesses. While that is so, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, said it is important for [...]
Health Ministry digitising vaccination data
─ replacement of cards to be made easier The Ministry of Health is currently verifying and reconciling its vaccination data to be better able to keep a record of vaccinated persons. Minister of Health, Dr. [...]
World Kidney Day 2022 Message from the Minister of Health -Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony
Guyana joins the rest of the world in observing World Kidney Day on March 10 under the theme: “Kidney Health for All”. The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations [...]
‘Get vaccinated’ against COVID-19 ─ Health Minister reiterates call
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is again urging persons to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as Guyana continues its fight against the disease. The ministry has a number of vaccines available including AstraZeneca, Johnson and [...]
GPHC gets new echocardiography unit
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Monday, received a new echocardiography unit from the Rotary Club of Georgetown, to assist with cardiac patient care at the institution. Earlier this year, GPHC’s echocardiography room was [...]
Collaborative effort to see elimination of neglected infectious diseases by 2030
The Ministry of Health has joined with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) on a two-day workshop to craft a ‘national action plan’ that will seek to eliminate five neglected infectious diseases from [...]
Region three medical teams to increase home visits
Residents of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three), are expected to benefit from increased specialised medical outreaches, as part of several initiatives the regional health department has devised to provide improved healthcare services. Acting Regional Health [...]
Health minister encourages more women to ‘take the jab’
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is calling on women across to Guyana to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as it offers protection against severe forms of the disease. Speaking during his daily Covid update on [...]
GPHC gets medical equipment to boost operations
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Saturday received medical equipment to the tune of US$125, 000 from Northwell Health, New York to boost its operations. Director of Global Health- Northwell Health, Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena [...]
China to train local doctors in much needed areas
Guyanese resident doctors will benefit from online and in-person training under a new agreement signed on Friday between the Governments of Guyana and China. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P and Chinese Ambassador, Guo [...]