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, [...]
$35.3M drug bond commissioned in Region Five
A drug bond to the tune of $35.3 million was on Saturday commissioned in Region Five. This facility will help store and efficiently manage the distribution of drugs in the region and provide a more [...]
Health infrastructure to be transformed this year – Dr Anthony
A host of infrastructural developments is expected to be seen in the health sector this year, including the establishment of several new hospitals and major upgrades to existing facilities. The sector will, this year receive [...]
Major upgrades for hinterland health facilities
To improve and modernise Guyana’s health care system, the government has increased the budgetary allocation for the health sector to a whopping $84.9 billion in 2023. Hinterland health facilities will not be neglected, according to [...]
MOH inks agreement with IICA to advance ‘One Health’ initiative
Guyana has taken steps to advance the ‘One Health’ initiative with the signing of an agreement with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The Ministry of Health’s Permanent Secretary, Malcolm Watkins, and IICA’S [...]
Massive $84.8B budget for further advancement of health sector
Government has placed heavy emphasis on the health sector in 2023, allocating a mammoth $84 billion to ensure there is rapid infrastructural development, as well as better access to primary healthcare. Senior Minister in the [...]