Health ministry launches $2.8B cervical screening programme to help women offset costs
To facilitate early detection of cervical cancer and reduce illness and fatalities, the government has launched its comprehensive Cervical Cancer Screening Programme, targeting women...
GPHC denies allegations of negligence in case of patient who died of cerebral cyst
During a presser held at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) today, Dr. Armnauth Dukhi made it clear that the death of 31-year-old, Deandra...
Govt. to expand telemedicine to 80 health centres in hinterland regions by year-end
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to extend its telemedicine network to 80 health posts and centres across Regions One (Barima-Waini), Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni),...
$97M digital x-ray unit commissioned at Fort Wellington
Residents of Fort Wellington and other neighbouring communities can expect expedited X-ray services as a modern, $97 million digital X-ray unit was commissioned at...
GPHC, New York hospital execute 11 successful surgeries
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has collaborated with Long Island New York’s largest health care provider, Northwell Health for 11 successful surgical procedures,...
Mabaruma’s Dr. Wilburg launches cutting-edge clinic to service oil sector
Born in the remote town of Mabaruma, Region One, and surrounded by a family of healthcare professionals, Dr. Ayesha Nadata Wilburg was easily drawn...
Traces of alcohol found in syringe stuck in water bottle at city health centre...
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) said on Saturday that traces of alcohol were found in a syringe that was discovered stuck in a...
Jagdeo affirms equal pay for Bangladeshi healthcare workers being imported to meet growing demand
In a press conference on Thursday, Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, addressed the opposition’s criticism of the government's decision to recruit healthcare workers from...
Meet Adasia Gilead: Trailblazer on local health care and Influential Women Leaders Awardee
By: Sueann Wickham
In the health care system, there exists individuals whose dedication transcends the ordinary; whose sense of compassion illuminates even the darkest of...
Health Ministry probing death of baby at West Dem. Hospital
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is conducting a an investigation by a multi-disciplinary team into the death of a 19-month-old baby boy at the...
