Individuals, businesses still complacent about COVID-19 -Health Minister
The Ministry of Health continues to see a reduction in Covid-19 cases with only 37 new cases being recorded in the last 24 hours. However, health minister, Dr. Frank Anthony is reminding the population that [...]
Cancer is preventable – Dr Niamatali urges early screening
Many types of cancer can be treated and cured, but the majority of persons detect cancer when it is too late. This is the view of President of the Guyana Cancer Society, Dr. Carl Niamatali. [...]
COVID-19 sequencing, testing for new variants for later this year -Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P., said Guyana continues to experience difficulties sending samples to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), to test for the Omicron variant. He said however, that the country should [...]
Cancer patients urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P., said persons with underlying illnesses like cancer are at a higher risk of contracting the severe form of the COVID-19 disease, and is again urging such persons to [...]
Gov’t to focus on reducing cervical cancer to launch HPV vaccination programme
From the hefty $73.2 billion budgeted for the health sector, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. said the government will be set aside funds to tackle the issue of cervical cancer. Government will this [...]
Message from the Minister of Health Hon Dr Frank Anthony on World Cancer Day
Once again, Guyana joins with the rest of the world to mark World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day is geared at raising awareness and education on cancers, and pressing individuals across the world to take [...]
Gov’t will lead all of Guyana to collective prosperity – Minister Anthony
Under the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government, Guyanese this year will benefit from numerous services, including, improved healthcare facilities, adequate medication, and new services, among others to ensure citizens are satisfied and comfortable while [...]
Budgetary allocation to support costly dialysis treatment for patients – Health Minister
Government has strategically placed huge support for dialysis treatment in Budget 2022, recognising the limited spending power of patients to secure treatment. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, when he rose in support of the [...]
Opposition’s claim about Region Five’s drug, medical supplies fabricated – Dr. Mahadeo
The shortage of essential drugs in Mahaica-Berbice (Region Five) is something of the past since the PPP/C Government took office in August 2020. Government Member of Parliament, and Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa [...]
More CHWs to be trained – Dr. Mahadeo
More young persons living in the hinterland regions are expected to be trained as Community Health Workers (CHWs), to improve primary healthcare services within their respective communities. The initiative will further advance government’s commitment to [...]
Health Minister outlines effects of long-COVID, urges more vaccination
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, said Guyana has recorded a number of cases of the long-term effects of the coronavirus (long COVID) since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. To prevent this, [...]
COVID-19 could become an epidemic – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, said because of the Omicron variant, countries across the world are recording increases in coronavirus cases. However, it is expected that cases will decrease. He said with the [...]