GPHC screens 205 for glaucoma
Even as the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) concluded its week of glaucoma screening activities, the institution is urging members of the public to get...
Some important facts about Marijuana
Marijuana use is on the increase in Guyana and worldwide. There is an increase in the request for legalizing its use, but there is...
Partnership initiative to help sustain HIV/AIDS gains
The Ministry of Public Health is currently piloting a tactical Public-Private Partnership (PPP) which will see it partnering with private physicians to join the...
Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Guyana like other countries across the globe are still battling to scourge of the HIV. Just recently it was made public that as at...
Local labs trained to better handle infectious samples
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) recently concluded a five-day Train-the-Trainer workshop (February 25 –...
New CARPHA surveillance Dept. to regulate medicines in CARICOM states
Speaking about this recent development In order to actively monitor the safety of registered drugs entering CARICOM Member States, the Caribbean Public Health Agency...
Gaps, challenges cause “uneven progress” in C’bean’s HIV fight
Over the last three to five years, the Region has made progress towards reversing the HIV epidemic. This has translated to the reduction in...
Health Ministry to pilot initiative aimed at reducing new HIV cases
An initiative will soon be launched to reach persons who are considered more vulnerable of contracting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Last year the...
Nearly a quarter of new HIV infections in 2017 were men
Men accounted for nearly a quarter of new HIV infections recorded in 2017, the UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2018 has reported, and in order...
City municipality launches campaign to raise awareness on crucial health issues
In an attempt to better address health issues affecting school-aged children, the Georgetown municipality has commenced a Schools Environmental Health Education campaign to target...
