27,000 nursery school students to receive free health screening by year end
By year end, approximately 27,000 nursery school students will receive free health screening as part of an expansive programme being launched nationwide through a...
GPHC implementing system to reduce screening results for cancer from months to days
In an effort to effectively manage cancer patients in Guyana as well as ensure early detection, the Ministry of Health is aiming to implement...
Hinterland residents to benefit from 20 telemedicine sites by month end
In keeping with its commitment to improve the delivery of healthcare services in remote communities, government has announced that some 20 telemedicine sites will...
Message from the Minister of Health on “World No Tobacco Day” 2023
See full statement from Guyana's Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony:
Guyana joins the rest of the world to observe World No Tobacco Day, under the...
Investments in water sector yielding positive results in reducing waterborne diseases – Health Minister
The government's long-term investments in the water sector have led to significant improvements in the quality and availability of potable water throughout the nation,...
Poor family planning among root causes of child labour
By Sueann Wickham
In the depths of Guyana's flourishing developments and abundant resources lies a somber reality: the pervasive and devastating practice of child labour....
Top New York hospitals assisting with treatment of Mahdia fire survivors
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will receive specialised supplies from the Division of Trauma, Burns, Critical and Acute Care within the Weill Cornell...
Message from Health Minister on occasion of World Hypertension Day 2023
Please see full statement from the Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on the occasion of World Hypertension Day 2023:
Today, May 17, we join...
With his heart in the right place, renowned cardiologist pursues revolutionary plans to upgrade...
By Kiana Wilburg
Better pay and a more progressive work environment abroad are among the chief reasons why many experienced medical professionals migrate. Fortunately, such...
Guyana remains vigilant despite declining COVID-19 rates – Min. Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said he is pleased with the recent announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 is no...
