Gov’t investing in hinterland healthcare services
-aim to bring quality, services on par with coastland -Dr. Mahadeo Member of Parliament, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo says all efforts are being made to bring healthcare in the hinterland regions and riverine communities up to [...]
RHO unveils plan to transform healthcare in Region One
– training, expansion of services among priorities The health sector of Barima-Waini (Region One) is set to undergo major transformation, through a 20-year strategic plan designed by the Ministry of Health and the Regional Democratic [...]
Medicine shortage being remedied
− suppliers fast-tracking orders, delivery Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo says the Government has ordered and shipped vital medications to alleviate shortages in the health system. Dr. Mahadeo said this is [...]
Negative PCR tests required to utilise Guyana-Suriname ferry service
The Government is resuming the regular ferry service between Moleson Creek, Corentyne and South Drain, Suriname from Sunday and persons travelling would be required to produce a negative PCR test, in keeping with the gazetted [...]
Double masking not necessary
– Health Minister Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says while there may be added benefit in double masking in some instances, it is not necessary. The Minister made these statements during his daily [...]
Public responding positively to filaria elimination campaign
− 39,000 persons inoculated -Dr. Anthony Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says the response to the mass drug administration (MDA) programme to eliminate filaria in Guyana, has been positive with over 39,000 persons [...]
$26M to increase access to psychiatric care
-plans for new ward – new mental health legislation to come Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says the Government plans to extend the psychiatric ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) with [...]
Gov’t to increase access to psychiatric care with $26M allocation
-plans for new ward – new mental health legislation to come Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says the Government plans to extend the psychiatric ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) with [...]
No US travel restriction for Guyana
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says flights from Guyana have not been restricted from entering the United States of America, although an advisory in that country has cautioned its citizens against travelling here. [...]
Health Ministry assembles team to examine police constable’s death
A team comprising personnel from the Ministry of Health and PAHO/WHO has been assembled to look into the death of a police constable, which was reported to the Ministry. Minister Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony said [...]
Government awaiting arrival of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines
-shipment to arrive soon -Min. Anthony The Ministry of Health continues to receive positive feedback from frontline workers who took their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine last week, even as Guyana prepares to receive [...]
PCR/antigen test still required after vaccination for overseas travel
-Minister Anthony Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony is advising the public that an RT-PCR or antigen test is still required for overseas travel, even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Minister Anthony made this [...]