Budget 2024 to be financed without burden of new taxes- VP
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Government is well positioned to carry out its developmental plans for 2024 without instituting new taxes on citizens....
GPHC’s Accident & Emergency Unit reduces waiting time to 1 hr 4 mins
The Georgetown Public Hospital's Accident and Emergency Unit (A&E) has successfully reduced patient waiting times, while experiencing a rise in patient referrals in 2023....
Little Diamond Regional Hospital to benefit 40,000 residents
Approximately 40,000 residents are poised to benefit from the new Little Diamond Regional Hospital, currently in an advanced stage of construction. Minister of Health,...
11,205 nursery-aged children screened for underlying conditions
Over 11,000 first and second-year nursery children have been screened for underlying health conditions as part of the Ministry of Health’s Comprehensive Child and...
370 breast, cervical and prostate cancer cases recorded this year – Minister Anthony
Breast cancer remains the most prevalent type of cancer in Guyana, with some 161 persons diagnosed this year. According to Health Minister, Dr Frank...
Guyana asks Cuba to send more nurses; 200 expected early 2024
Guyana's public health sector continues to be plagued by worker shortages and those that remain are required to work long hours, but help is...
GPHC records low maternal deaths, 303 critically ill women saved
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has recorded low levels of maternal deaths while saving the lives of 303 critically-ill women this year, as...
Texila University to build state-of-the-art student hostel, staff residences to meet growing demand
To enhance its campus facilities, Texila American University (TAU) has submitted plans to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the construction of a state-of-the-art...
Construction of new Moruca hospital to commence soon – Minister
Hundreds of residents residing in the Moruca sub-district, Region One are expected to benefit from quality and efficient health services, as the construction of...
Ministry of Health mourns the loss Of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Former Director Of PAHO
Please see full release from Guyana's Health Ministry following the death of former PAHO Director, Dr Carissa Etienne:
The Minister of Health and the Ministry...