Two-thirds of people in Latin America, Caribbean now vaccinated against COVID-19-PAHO Director
Over two-thirds of people in Latin America and the Caribbean have now received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine while some countries have yet to...
Adolescent vaccination campaign set to begin at reopening of schools next week
With schools set to reopen in the upcoming week, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony revealed on Tuesday, that his ministry will soon be...
Health Minister urges mask wearing, vaccination for Easter celebrations
As citizens across the country prepare to celebrate the Easter holiday outdoors, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P is urging persons to ensure...
Americas at risk of further COVID-19 wave as cases surge in other regions- PAHO...
As cases of COVID-19 surge in Europe and East Asia due to Omicron BA.2, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne...
Guyana gets $857M to boost HIV, TB fight
The Ministry of Health, through Global Fund, has received $857 million (US$4.1 million) to aid the country’s efforts to control and eliminate the Human...
Gov’t considering booster shots for adolescents
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony says his ministry is seriously considering the administering of COVID-19 booster shots to the adolescent population, following recommendations made...
Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients more likely to experience severe complications post-infection – Minister
Unvaccinated persons tend to experience more complications post-COVID-19 than fully vaccinated patients, says Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony.
The symptoms that persist beyond infection...
Tuberculosis patients not taking medication remains a challenge – Minister
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony says one of the major challenges in the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) among patients is their nonconformance with medication...
Cervical cancer is second most prevalent cancer among Guyanese women – Minister
Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent form of the disease among Guyanese women, says Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony.
He made this disclosure recently...
PAHO calls for increased investments in TB services
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) calls for urgent investment in resources, support, care and information for the fight against tuberculosis (TB), as the...
