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 [...]
Gov’t to roll out a number of health sector training courses – Minister Anthony
With enough resources available this year to further develop human resources in the health sector, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P., on Friday said the ministry will be rolling out a number of training [...]
Covid-19 home testing not accepted for international travel- Health Minister
Guyana is now introducing the COVID-19 home test, and while some persons may choose this option to know their status, it is not enough to fulfill international travel requirements. This was disclosed by Health Minister [...]
Paramakatoi smart hospital to be completed by mid-year – Health Minister
The $44.4 million Paramakatoi Smart Hospital in Region Eight, which got off to a late start, is expected to be completed by mid-year. The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will undertake the construction, Minister of Health [...]
20 samples sent to CARPHA to test for Omicron variant – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, said the ministry has sent 20 samples taken from COVID-19 patients to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to test for the Omicron variant. Guyana recorded a spike [...]
Despite curfew lift, other protocols still in place – Health Minister
The public is being reminded that despite the removal of the curfew other COVID-19 measures remain in place. During the Monday’s Covid-19 update, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony noted that persons still need to [...]
$41 million Infectious unit commissioned at New Amsterdam Hospital
Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, on Saturday, commissioned a 15-bed Infectious Unit in the compound of the New Amsterdam Hospital, East Berbice-Corentyne, (Region Six), The unit contains male, female wards, maternity and pediatric wards. It [...]