Guyana receives second shipment of 38,400 COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX mechanism
Guyana today received 38,400 COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX Facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the [...]
Over 260 Mon Repos residents receive second dose of Covid vaccine
– during community vaccination drive Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony has commended the Block 8 Development Group of Mon Repos for responding to the Government’s call to collaborate and promote COVID-19 immunisation. During [...]
Over 120 Mon Repos residents receive second dose of Covid vaccine
-during community vaccination drive Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony has commended the Block 8 Development Group of Mon Repos for responding to the Government’s call to collaborate and promote COVID-19 immunisation. During the [...]
$166.5 million contract signed for expansion of Northwest Secondary School
The Ministry of Education on Friday signed a contract valued $166.5 million (US $832,883.96) for the expansion of the Northwest Secondary School in Region One (Barima-Waini). Minister of Education, Hon. Priya Manickchand facilitated the signing [...]
Guyana to receive 60,000 more doses of Sputnik V vaccine next week -Min. Anthony
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony, says Guyana will receive its third shipment of the Sputnik V vaccine next week, further strengthening the country’s fight against COVID-19. Guyana is also expecting an additional [...]
Over 150,000 immunised against COVID-19
Guyana has achieved another milestone in the fight against COVID-19, with some 150,694 individuals immunised against the disease. During Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Anthony said 31 per cent of Guyana’s adult [...]
Over $1 billion in expired drugs, medical supplies found in regional bonds
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony has said auditors have found over $1 billion in expired medications and medical and diagnostic supplies at the regional bonds. Minister Anthony, who was speaking during a [...]
Over 10,000 persons vaccinated against Covid in Region Two
−as vaccination drive continues Over 10,000 persons in the Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) have been immunised against the deadly COVID-19 disease as the Government’s vaccination campaign continues countrywide. The Region reached this figure on Wednesday, following [...]
Gov’t partnering with private groups to provide easy access to COVID-19 vaccines -Dr Mahadeo
Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, says the Government is committed to ensuring that the adult population is fully immunised, during the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Dr. Mahadeo made this statement [...]
Infant and childhood vaccination in 90 percentage range
– Min. Anthony Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony has said Guyana has maintained a robust immunisation programme over the years, which has allowed the COVID-19 vaccination campaign to start off strong and move [...]
Fact-check information on Covid vaccines before sharing on social media -Minister Anthony
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony is urging the public to desist from spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Anthony warned that this practice may deter people from getting vaccinated, and protecting themselves [...]
Over 142,000 inoculated against COVID-19
-Region 10 sees increase following Ministers’ visit The Government’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign is moving steadily forward, as 142,869 persons have so far received their first dose, and 5,035 fully vaccinated. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. [...]