Linden Hospital Complex to undergo infrastructural improvements
– Receives critical equipment from US Embassy The Linden Hospital Complex will undergo infrastructural improvements in the near future. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony made the announcement on Friday, February 3 as he received [...]
Construction of $12.4B maternal and pediatric hospital to commence soon
The government says the design and land preparation for the new maternal and pediatric hospital are completed and the construction of the modern state-of-the-art facility will commence soon. This was revealed by Health Minister, Dr [...]
$84.9 billion approved to modernise health sector
– Intensive training programmes for medical personnel, upgrades to labs on the agenda The health sector is set to see major improvements as $84.9 billion was approved in the Committee of Supply of the National [...]
Gov’t taking legal action against Chung’s Global for substandard work – Dr Anthony
The government has started legal proceedings against Chung’s Global Enterprise for a series of issues regarding the contract to build the new Ministry of Health’s Office at Brickdam, Georgetown. Minister, Dr Frank Anthony made the [...]
US CDC impressed with Guyana’s healthcare system for persons living with HIV
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Country Director for the Jamaican/Caribbean Regional Office, Dr Emily Kainne on Friday toured the National Care and Treatment Centre (NCTC). She was accompanied by U.S. Ambassador [...]
Guyana secures cryotherapy machines to help fight cervical cancer
The Health Ministry has acquired 20 cryotherapy machines that will be distributed across the country to help in the treatment and prevention of cervical cancer in women. The machines were handed over to the Chronic [...]
Guyanese can now enjoy wider network of well-staffed hospitals
– Dr Ramsaran credits massive training programme Government Member of Parliament (MP) and a former health minister, Dr Bheri Ramsaran has credited visionary thinking and major investments for the transformation being witnessed in the health [...]
‘Hope has returned, citizens are excited about the future’ − Min Anthony
Guyana stands out as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, a commendable achievement made possible through the prudent stewardship of the PPP/C Government. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony expressed this sentiment as [...]
Budget 2023 builds on a strong foundation – MP Smith
Budget 2023 will continue to solidify the foundation set by the PPP/C Government when it took office in 2020, Government Member of Parliament, Dr Tandika Smith said during the budget debates on Monday in the [...]
Budget 2023 addresses the needs of the people – Dr Mahadeo
The 2023 National Budget is reflective of extensive consultations conducted with a wide cross section of stakeholders across the country. Director General of the Ministry of Health and Member of Parliament, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo expressed [...]
25 Region 10 health centres upgraded in 2022 – Min Anthony
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said some 25 health centres in Region Ten have had major infrastructural upgrades in 2022. In addition to the upgrades, the ministry ensured an adequate supply of medicines for the [...]
Lusignan Diabetic Clinic opens next week
The Lusignan Diabetic Clinic on the East Coast of Demerara is complete and has been fitted with equipment that will offer treatment and specialised services to persons living with diabetes. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, [...]