COVID-19 vaccination campaign not affected by countries giving ‘booster shots’
– Minister Anthony Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says Guyana’s vaccination campaign to prevent transmission of COVID-19 will not be affected by other countries giving their population booster shots (a third vaccine). Minster [...]
Caribbean countries will recognise travellers vaccinated with Sputnik V
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says persons inoculated with the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine can now travel to most Caribbean territories. Following discussions on the matter, all Caribbean countries except for Trinidad and [...]
Exclusive breastfeeding for six months benefits babies and mothers -Minister Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says it is important that mothers breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months of their lives, as this has shown to have numerous short and long-term [...]
Persons with disabilities must be treated equally – Dr. Ramsammy
Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says persons living with disabilities must be treated equally and have equal rights to employment. He made this statement on Thursday, at a graduation ceremony held [...]
Vaccinated persons encourage others to take the Covid jab
As the Ministry of Health continues its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, vaccinated individuals are encouraging others to get inoculated against the deadly disease, which has claimed the lives of hundreds of Guyanese. Staff of the Ministry [...]
Resident doctor to be appointed to Monkey Mountain Health Centre
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony has promised to appoint a resident doctor to the Monkey Mountain Health Centre in Region Eight, to boost the delivery of healthcare services in the village and surrounding areas. [...]
Discussion begins on possibility of electronic COVID-19 vaccine card
The Ministry of Health, COVID-19 Task Force and other key stakeholders have begun discussions on the possibility of an electronic COVID-19 vaccination card for easier access to information. However, this will not be done overnight. [...]
Govt plans to use immunisation law to vaccinate children against COVID-19 -Minister Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says even as discussions are ongoing with Education officials on the reopening of schools, the Government plans to utilise an existing immunisation law to inoculate children against COVID-19. [...]
Leguan Cottage Hospital now offering x-ray services
-specialist medical outreach held The Leguan Cottage Hospital in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) is now offering diagnostic services like computerised tomography (CT) scans to patients who require this form of medical analysis. Director [...]
Ministry probing claims of fake vaccination booklets for sale
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, MP, says the Ministry is currently investigating reports that persons have been selling fake COVID-19 vaccination booklets. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 update, Minister Anthony said persons found in possession of [...]
Increase in vaccine uptake over the last few days – Dr. Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says there has been an increase in the number of persons people taking the COVID-19 vaccines. The Minister made this disclosure during Wednesday’s COVID-19 update. “Over the last [...]
Travellers to Guyana must be vaccinated, produce negative PCR test
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill, MP, who has purview over the aviation sector, says the Government is taking further action to ensure the safety of both visitors and the local population. Foreign travellers [...]