Guyana commended by PAHO/WHO for outstanding immunization coverage in 2023
Guyana has been lauded by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for its exceptional immunization coverage in 2023, marking a significant achievement...
Health ministry launches $2.8B cervical screening programme to help women offset costs
To facilitate early detection of cervical cancer and reduce illness and fatalities, the government has launched its comprehensive Cervical Cancer Screening Programme, targeting women...
Guyana now capable of conducting 1500 to 2000 tests daily; Gov’t vetting private labs...
Guyana’s COVID-19 testing capability has seen a significant boost, says Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony. During today’s COVID-19 update, the health official said that...
New trends to be analysed to determine if COVID-19 is still a pandemic
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony says that the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) will be conducting an indepth...
Guyana needs to double current vaccination rate to achieve herd immunity
For Guyana to achieve herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus, it must fully vaccinate between 80 and 90 percent of its adult population, says...
COVID-19 death toll climbs to three for the week
Guyana has recorded its third COVID-19 death for the week. The Ministry of Health said moments ago that the third case is a 40-...
20,000 children benefitted from medical screening – Min. Anthony
Almost 20,000 nursery children have benefitted from medical screening under the Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP), since its launch in August 2023.
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HIV/AIDS can end by 2030 but world leaders must act now – Report
A report released earlier this week by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows that the world is at a critical moment that will determine whether leaders...
Govt. to expand telemedicine to 80 health centres in hinterland regions by year-end
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to extend its telemedicine network to 80 health posts and centres across Regions One (Barima-Waini), Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni),...
GPHC completes 8 open heart surgeries for paediatric patients
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) recently announced the successful completion of its second Paediatric Cardiac Mission for 2024. The mission, which commenced on...
