Dialysis patients commend gov’t for treatment being offered at GPHC
Government, through the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is providing the needed support for dialysis patients and those in urgent need of kidney transplants. March is designated National Kidney Month and the GPHC today hosted [...]
Obese persons at increased risk for Covid-19
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging persons with obesity to ensure they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Today has been designated World Obesity Day by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Minister Anthony, speaking [...]
No more COVID-19 ‘hotspots’ in Guyana – Health Minister
Guyana continues to record a downward trend in COVID-19 cases with just about 420 active cases currently across the country. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, during Thursday’s COVID-19 update said areas known as [...]
Gov’t to procure new anti-viral COVID-19 treatment pill
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, today said government will soon be procuring the anti-viral COVID-19 treatment pill, Molnupiravir, to treat persons with mild symptoms of the disease. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted [...]
Health Ministry, hospitals receive medical items from Food For The Poor
In a simple ceremony on Wednesday, Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc (FFTP) donated quantities of sterilizers, assorted medical equipment, boxes of foot powder among other items to the Georgetown Public Hospital, New Amsterdam Hospital, [...]
Covid-19 samples sent to CARPHA confirm Omicron variant in Guyana
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony has confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant here, following the return of positive samples sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for genetic sequencing. Minister Anthony, during [...]
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, [...]