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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

$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 [...]