Blood bank in dire need of blood, issues call for donations
The National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) is in dire need of blood. It is therefore calling on persons to donate their blood to help...
GHPC records 119 neonatal deaths in one year
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has record 119 neonatal deaths during the period June 1 2017, to June 30; 2018.This number translates to...
Ending theft, wastage can improve Guyana’s healthcare system – Reg. Health Director
Regional Health Services (RHS) Director, Dr. Kay Shako is of the firm opinion that ending theft and wastage of drugs and medical supplies can...
“Stop the madness!”- Health Services Director reprimands officers for absenteeism, poor forecasting, and inappropriate...
Regional Health Services Director, Dr. Kay Shako has zero sympathy or tolerance for Regional Health Officers (RHOs) who are in the habit of dropping...
Drug shortages at any given time will not jeopardize lives – Pharmacy Director
Pharmacy Director of the Ministry of Health, Oneil Atkins, holds the view that no country can achieve 100 percent of the supply of medicines...
Govt. forks out $264.5M in rental fees for controversial Sussex Street Bond
In spite of scathing criticisms, the government is still renting the controversial Sussex Street bond in Albouystown. In fact, as of March last, the...
PAHO team begins work on assessing mercury levels at GGMC
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has deployed a team to the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to conduct several tests on mercury...
Sabotage and “blatant attempts to steal” are prevalent at Health Ministry – Minister
Minister of Health, Volda Lawrence has alerted her staff of an investigation into misappropriation of funds and the “blatant attempts to steal” taxpayer’s dollars.
The...
Joint committee working on measures to protect against mercury emissions
A joint committee comprising of government agencies are currently addressing safety and health issues regarding mercury emissions at the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission...
Kesaundra Alves continues as head of newly installed GPHC board
The appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has been recently approved by Cabinet.
This was according to...
