MoH prepared for a COVID-19 spike following holiday festivities
The Ministry of Health is again appealing to the public to observe the COVID-19 preventative measures, even as it braces for an expected spike in positive cases, following the holiday season. Minister of Health, Dr. [...]
MoH testing dorm students as schools reopen
The Ministry of Health began conducting COVID-19 tests on dormitory students over the weekend, as schools reopen for face-to-face engagement for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. Minister Hon. Dr Frank Anthony said student [...]
Current COVID-19 measures in place until end of January
−curfew hours remain the same The gazetted COVID-19 measures issued for December 2020 have been extended until the end of January 2021. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony made the disclosure during Thursday’s COVID-19 [...]
Govt’s response to COVID-19 swifter
-medicines, PPEs and other gear procured to curb disease Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says the Government has stabilised its response to COVID-19 in Guyana, and is now able to faster respond to [...]
Long way to go before we exit the pandemic
−comply with prevention measures −Min. Anthony Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony is again urging citizens to be careful and not overindulge as they celebrate the New Year. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. [...]
New immunisation laws will not force vaccines on adults
– consultations will be held – Min. Anthony Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says Government will not force anyone to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 update, [...]
MOU signed to advance medical education in Guyana
− committee formed to review training policy A tripartite agreement for the advancement of medical education in Guyana has been signed between the University of Guyana (UG), the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and Ministry [...]
IDB US$30.4M loan to support COVID-19 response
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana can access the recently approved Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) US$30.4 million ($6.08 billion) loan as part of continued COVID-19 response. According to the IDB, the [...]
Covid treatment guided by international best practices
-Dr Anthony tells National Assembly Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony has said Guyana’s treatment protocols for COVID-19 is based on international best practices. Dr. Anthony made this statement in response to a suggestion [...]
‘Global Pandemic of COVID-19’ motion important in Covid fight
-Health Minister Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Frank Anthony says the tabling of the motion, ‘Global Pandemic of COVID-19’ is important to the country’s fight against the disease. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Frank Anthony [...]
$16.7M ambulance for Karasabai
Healthcare capacity in Karasabai, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) has, today, been boosted with the handing over of a $16.7 million ambulance. The ambulance has been customised to traverse the hilly terrain there and can [...]
GPHC receives medical equipment valued over $27 million
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), this afternoon, received a quantity of equipment valued over $27 million to support the Department of Anaesthesiology and aid the fight against COVID-19. Minister Anthony signs certificate of donation [...]