COVID vaccination messages released in indigenous languages
The Ministry of Health has released a series of audio COVID-19 vaccination messages in the nine indigenous languages to ensure that Guyana’s First Peoples understand the impact of the disease and how to protect themselves. [...]
Adequate COVID-19 measures in place for West Indies/Pakistan T20Is
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony MP says adequate COVID-19 preventative measures will be in place this weekend for fans attending the West Indies/Pakistan T20Is at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. During Monday’s COVID-19 update, [...]
Administration of second doses Sputnik V continues tomorrow
The Ministry of Health will continue the administration of the second doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine from tomorrow. This was announced by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony MP during today’s COVID-19 update. [...]
‘Because We Care’ kicks off in Region Three
The Government’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant programme has officially kicked off in Region Three with close to $400 million to be distributed over two days. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand MP (MOE photo) On [...]
WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY – 2021
GOING BLUE FOR WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY Message from the Minister of Health- Dr. Frank Anthony On April 28, 2021, the UN declared Sunday, July 25, as World Drowning Prevention Day. On July 25, Guyana [...]
Low vaccination numbers in Region One due to language barrier
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony MP says a specialised vaccination campaign may have to be undertaken in some parts of Barima -Waini (Region One), where the language barrier is a challenge. Minister Anthony made [...]
Festival City Health Centre to be upgraded to Polyclinic
The Health Ministry’s plan for the upgrading of the Festival City Health Centre to a Polyclinic is set to be completed in the next two months. During Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony MP [...]
Four expectant mothers being treated for COVID-19 at GPHC
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony MP, says four obstetric patients are being treated for COVID-19 at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). During today’s Covid Update, Minister Anthony said the discovery was made during [...]
Guyana distance away from herd immunity- Min. Anthony
-Only 26.5 per cent fully vaccinated Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony MP, says Guyana is still some distance away from achieving herd immunity, as only 26.5 per cent of the adult population has been [...]
First regional kidney transplant performed at GPHC
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation marked a huge milestone, today following the first successful regional kidney transplant at the Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Department. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony MP Minister of Health, Dr. [...]
RHOs get ATVs, motorcycles to boost health care delivery
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony MP on Monday handed over seven ATVs and 33 motorcycles to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall MP to be distributed to Regional Health Officers (RHOs) [...]
COVID-19 travel protocols being reviewed
The Ministry of Health is in the process of reviewing the COVID-19 protocol for persons arriving in Guyana. During today’s COVID-19 update, Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony MP said given that there has been an increase [...]