GPHC secures anti-venom for Labaria snakebites
The worry associated with snakebites is now reduced following Guyana’s recent acquisition of anti-venom which will be offered free of cost at the Georgetown...
Safeguard yourself against measles – Health Ministry warns
Recognising that "measles is no joke", the Ministry of Public Health is currently urging all members of the public to take responsibility for their...
Shortness of breath may be a sign you body is lacking oxygen
Do you know what it feels like when your body is lacking sufficient oxygen? It could feel like shortness of breath and that is...
Improved service delivery to help prevent measles outbreaks
Guyana has established a joint multi-disciplinary team to help thwart the likelihood of a measles outbreak among vulnerable communities spread across the country.
The team...
Empathetic Guyanese make 100 percent voluntary blood donation possible
Guyana currently boasts “an excellent 100 percent record of voluntary blood donation”. This is according to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) Director, Dr....
Too much cholesterol can be a bad thing
Health in Focus with Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Cholesterol is a substance that is found in the blood. Everyone has some. It is needed for good...
UNFPA, Health Ministry partnering to reduce teenage pregnancy
A project aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy in Guyana is slated to be shortly kicked into motion in Regions One and Nine - two...
National EMS system helps to save more than 8,000 lives
Since being introduced in 2016, the national Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system has catered to more than 8,000 medical emergencies. These emergencies, according to...
Chubby does not mean healthy
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
We tend to have a culture of thinking that a fat/chubby child is healthy and our kids should...
Beware of Lead Poisoning
Health In Focus With Dr Zulfikar Bux
The World Health Organization estimates that there are 143,000 deaths yearly from lead poisoning. Lead exposure contributes to...
