SASOD’s Joel Simpson laments the underutilization of life-saving drug
Government-subsidized Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV/AIDS is being underutilized by the populace. This, for the most part, is owed to the lack of awareness,...
Numerous career opportunities available in health sector – Min Anthony
The Ministry of Health has made available at least 20 training programmes for Guyanese to prepare for the developments in the health sector.
Minister, Dr...
Gov’t improving services at National Psychiatric Hospital
Mental Health remains a priority area for the government, and the Ministry of Health has committed to improving the delivery of mental health services...
Guyana, PAHO renew strategic note to aid local health sector
Strengthening its ties with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), the Ministry of Health on Tuesday renewed the strategic note, which outlines plans to...
HPV vaccines now available to women up to age 45 – Dr Anthony
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines have been made available to women up to 45 years of age.
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the criteria...
PAHO issues alert after logo illegally used on video to share misinformation about COVID-19
See the full release from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO):
A social media video from an unidentified source unlawfully using the logo and name...
Cricket Carnival, CPL triggered no major increase in COVID-19 infections -Minister
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony says that despite the influx of persons for the first-ever Cricket Carnival and Guyana’s hosting of the Caribbean Premier...
Visitation ban to be lifted at Infectious Diseases Hospital
The Health Ministry will be lifting the visitation restrictions in place at the Infectious Diseases Hospital as early as next week.
Speaking during today’s COVID-19...
Gov’t formulating five-year mental health awareness plan − Dr Anthony
– Mental health awareness activities launched
As part of a collaborative effort to raise awareness of mental health issues and mental health stigma in Guyana, the...
Health authorities commit to step up efforts to keep the Americas free of polio
Washington, D.C., September 29 (PAHO) – Following declining levels of polio vaccination and surveillance across the region, and the recent confirmation of circulation of...
