33 more beds provided at GPHC’s maternity unit
– as new wing commissioned Women can now deliver babies in a more comfortable and hygienic environment at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, as a new wing was on Wednesday commissioned at the maternity unit. [...]
Health Minister calls for vigilance during christmas season
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, is calling on persons to remain vigilant against COVID-19, as they celebrate the Christmas season. Dr. Anthony said it is customary for persons to want to socialise with [...]
MOH begins digitising Covid vaccination records
─ verification of vaccination to become easier The Ministry of Health has begun the digitisation of the Covid-19 vaccination records, which will make it easier to verify the authenticity of a person who claims to [...]
Guyana receives third shipment of Pfizer vaccine
Guyana on Monday received 42,120 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, the third shipment from the United States Government, through the COVAX facility. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony stated the significance of the donations in [...]
Booster shots available for persons 18 and older
All COVID-19 vaccination sites across the country are now offering booster doses to persons 18 years and older. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, M.P, is encouraging persons to visit any one of the sites [...]
Unsanitary condition of NA hospital being addressed – Minister Anthony
─ cleaning, maintenance works begin Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, said the Ministry of Health has put systems in place to address the situation at the New Amsterdam Hospital, in Region Six (East [...]
More than 50 percent HIV/AIDS victims vaccinated against COVID-19- NAPS
-Health Minister urges more vaccination National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) Manager, Dr. Tariq Jagnarine has reported that 55 per cent of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Guyana has been vaccinated against the deadly Coronavirus. He [...]
More than 5o percent HIV/AIDS victims vaccinated against COVID-19- NAPS
-Health Minister urges more vaccination National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) Manager, Dr. Tariq Jagnarine has reported that 55 per cent of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Guyana has been vaccinated against the deadly Coronavirus. He [...]
Administration of booster doses picking up
The Ministry of Health is seeing a favourable increase in the administration of the COVID-19 booster shots to the adult population here following its roll-out last week. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, said [...]
MOE, MOH team up for International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Ministries of Education and Health teamed up on Wednesday to provide assistance to several students with special needs. The duo provided wheelchairs in an attempt to ensure that students who are differently abled can [...]
GA-FDD urges “smart shopping” during festive season
The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) is advising consumers to be on the alert and exercise caution when purchasing food during the Christmas season. Dr. Marlan Cole, Director, Food and Drug Department in [...]
GA-FDD urges “smart shopping” during the festive season
The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) is advising consumers to be on the alert and exercise caution when purchasing food during the Christmas season. Dr. Marlan Cole, Director, Food and Drug Department in [...]