Pilot study on renal failure launched
In light of the realisation that renal failure patients are at even greater risk once they commence dialysis, the Doobay Medical Centre, situated at...
55 health facilities approved for licensing
The Public Health Ministry has commenced processing applications to license health facilities for 2019, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Shamdeo Persaud confirmed on Monday....
Health Ministry On Mission To Improve Epidemiology Reportage
The influx of Venezuelans to Guyana’s shores has not only been a challenge to law enforcement but the health sector has also been faced...
Pesticide Board Bans Suspected Cancer-Causing Chinese-Made Coil
The suspected cancer-causing Chinese-made Zenden mosquito coil has been denied registration by the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control (PTCCB) Board of Guyana for its...
Balwant Singh Hospital Takes Gov’t To Task Over Denial Of Drugs Import
Following the denial by the Ministry of Public Health of the importation of certain drugs manufactured in India, the Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital has...
Public Urged To Not Support Unlicensed Water Vendors
Even as EMPRETEC Guyana Inc. urges Guyanese to not support unlicensed water operators in a bid to stop the spread of diseases, the organisation...
Guyana Benefiting From United States Support To Fight Malaria
Guyana is gaining support from the United States to advance its fight against malaria. In this regard an insight and validation workshop is being...
Guyana On Course to Ending Malaria – Minister Lawrence
Minister of Public Health, Ms. Volda Lawrence, has sought to highlight the significant strides being made by Guyana to eliminate malaria.
According to the Minister,...
Public Health Sector Welcomes Another Batch Of Nurses
The public health sector has been plugged with even more professionals to aid its delivery of health care agenda with the graduation of 251...
Lawrence cornered on Govt.’s use of private insurance companies
Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence was barraged with questions from the political opposition regarding the government’s decision to engage the services of private...
