MoH reviewing vaccination guidelines for Covid survivors
The Ministry of Health is reviewing the timeline for administering the COVID-19 vaccine to persons who have already recovered from Covid. During the daily COVID-19 update, Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony, explained that after [...]
Medical outreaches restart in Region Nine
– enhanced home care services for elderly and differently-abled persons Residents in the various sub-districts of the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) area – Aishalton, Annai, Sand Creek and Lethem Central – are receiving enhanced [...]
COVID-19 VACCINATION ADVISORY
At this time, the COVID-19 vaccination program is being rolled out across the country. The two groups that are being vaccinated are as follows: Health Workers in the Public SectorHealth workers in the Private SectorPersons [...]
Phagwah COVID-19 Guidelines
Phagwah/ Holi will be celebrated on Sunday March 28th. As a result of continuing health concerns related to COVID-19, it is necessary to have some restrictions on the celebrations. 1. Phagwah events at the mandirs, including [...]
15,524 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine to date
Some 15,524 people have so far taken the COVID-19 vaccine as the Government, through the Ministry of Health, continues its comprehensive vaccination programme countrywide. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony made this disclosure during [...]
GPHC receives $2M in PPE from Israel
The Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) has received a quantity of personal protective equipment (PPEs) valued $2 million from the Government of Israel. The exercise was facilitated through the Embassy of Israel in Panama. The donation [...]
COVID-19 vaccination campaign welcomed in Region Nine
− residents urge everyone to get inoculated Approximately 805 persons, including healthcare workers, persons ages 60 years and older and those with comorbidities in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) area, have been inoculated against [...]
Gov’t aiming to vaccinate 50,000 against Covid by April 11
– 13,000 already inoculated – Health Advisor Dr. Ramsammy The Government is targeting 50,000 persons ages 50 and older to be inoculated against COVID-19 by April 11. Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie [...]
MPs receive COVID-19 vaccines
Several Members of Parliament on Wednesday turned up at Parliament Buildings to receive their COVID-19 vaccines. In keeping with the protocols established for the national vaccination programme, the recipients were provided information on the vaccine [...]
More Region Three senior citizens get COVID-19 vaccines
-urge persons to get vaccinated Senior citizens across Guyana are heeding the Government’s call to get vaccinated against COVID-19. At the Mildred Cox Younge Health Centre, Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara, residents said they were [...]
COVID-19 vaccination campaign rolls out in Region Nine
-first round completed in Annai -Aishalton, Sand Creek, Lethem also benefit Health officials have to date inoculated 141 persons in the Amerindian village of Annai, and 118 in Aishalton, as the COVID-19 vaccination campaign continues [...]
Region Six senior citizens glad for COVID vaccination drive
Senior citizens across Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) have voiced their support for the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines at health centres close to their neighbourhoods. At the Number 47 Village Health Centre on Tuesday, Mr. [...]