Quality of life for persons living with disabilities improved significantly – Minister Anthony
– Free hearing aids, spectacles, and joint replacement among initiatives The Health Ministry has been making several strides to improve the quality of life for persons living with disabilities as several programmes were rolled out [...]
Linden Hospital has adequate doctors – Min. Anthony tells National Assembly
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has made it clear that the Linden Hospital Complex has adequate doctors. The minister was at the time responding to a question posed by Opposition MP, Jermaine Figueira, about [...]
Guyana making strides in HIV/AIDS treatment – Dr Anthony
As Guyana prepares to join the observance of World AIDS Day tomorrow, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has noted that the country is making significant strides in combating this disease. Speaking with DPI on Wednesday, [...]
597 spectacles distributed through ‘snap on’ spectacles initiative – Dr Anthony
As the government continues to make significant steps in providing eyecare services to Guyanese, Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, on Tuesday, said some 597 spectacles have been distributed to residents in various regions so far. [...]
Guyana receives US$200,000 from China to procure medical supplies
In an effort to enhance the medical facilities and services in Guyana, China handed over a cash grant to the tune of US$200,000 to the Ministry of Health to procure medical supplies. The grant was [...]
Guyana optimistic about procuring Paxlovid for COVID-19 patients – Dr Anthony
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said on Tuesday that Guyana remains optimistic about procuring the Paxlovid medication for COVID-19 patients. Dr Anthony highlighted that Guyana has been working with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) [...]
Medical practitioners to receive three CME credits at HIV/STI conference
Medical practitioners involved with administering treatment to persons living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Sexually Transmitted Infections can receive three (3) Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits at the first HIV/STI Conference. Health Minister, [...]
Lives of persons living with disabilities will be improved – Health Minister
-as National Week of Persons living with Disabilities launched Persons living with disabilities can be assured of their lives being improved as the government is working assiduously to provide and expand services for this vulnerable [...]
Inaugural HIV/STI conference slated for December 4
– free STI testing, other health services to be offered In observance of World AIDS Day, the National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) will be hosting an inaugural Continuing Medical Education (CME) HIV/STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) [...]
Gov’t powering efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance
— as the world celebrates Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week The PPP/C Government through the Health Ministry is powering the efforts to reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance in patients by spreading awareness of the effects [...]
Guyanese urged to purify water before use during rainy season
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is reminding citizens to purify their water before use during the rainy season, especially residents in flood-affected areas. The minister said the health ministry has observed two general trends that [...]
Persons being urged to get boosted as Guyana sees increase in COVID-19 cases
Guyana is currently experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases, which is leading to more hospitalisation. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is therefore reiterating the call for persons to get boosted. The minister, on Thursday, said [...]