Govt. rolls out new guidelines to tackle MPOX outbreak
As the global health community continues to grapple with the spread of Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, the Government of Guyana has rolled out...
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...
Monkey Mountain Health Centre to benefit from telemedicine programme
As part of efforts to improve the delivery of health services in the hinterland, the Monkey Mountain Health Centre in Region Eight will be...
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...
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...
Close to 9,000 persons living with HIV virally suppressed
-decrease in TB cases, better treatment procured for Hep C
Close to 9,000 persons living in Guyana with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are virally...
Completion of No. 75, Bath Hospitals on schedule for year-end
Construction work is progressing smoothly on the hospitals at Number 75 Village, Corentyne, Region Six, and Bath, West Coast Berbice, Region Five, with completion...
Health Minister condemns indiscriminate sale of antibiotics; says new law in the works to...
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony has voiced his concerns over the rampant and indiscriminate sale of antibiotics by pharmacies, describing it as senseless...
$38M centre in Golden Grove poised to improve kidney care, dialysis treatment
The Grove Dialysis and Kidney Centre Inc. is poised to bring state-of-the-art health care to the East Bank Demerara area following its opening in...
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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