World leaders commit to new targets to end TB
New York, 22 September 2023 — World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis have approved a Political Declaration with ambitious...
Bids open for design, installation of Electronic Health Record System
Paper-based medical record keeping in Guyana’s healthcare system will be a thing of the past, as the government is swiftly moving to incorporate modern...
Ministry of Health urges public screening for diabetes amidst nationwide efforts
The Ministry of Health is urging citizens to get tested for diabetes as it continues initiatives to diminish the disease's prevalence in the nation....
182 Quiko residents to benefit from $14M health post
Around 182 residents of Quiko Village located in South Central Rupununi, Region Nine are set to benefit from a brand new $14 million health...
Measures being rolled out to prevent malaria infection – Min Anthony
With dengue cases on the decline, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has assured that measures are being undertaken to prevent the infection of...
PAHO Director calls for greater response to health needs of people of African descent
On the International Day for People of African Descent, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, called for a greater...
Transplantation expert helps Guyana launch deceased organ donation programme
Dr. Brian Alvarez, a distinguished member of the Donation and Transplantation Institute (DTI), recently concluded a successful mission in Guyana, where he provided crucial...
Dengue cases on the decline – Health Minister
The government’s prudent management of dengue fever has led to a major decrease in the number of cases, bringing it effectively under control with...
Mahdia fire victim discharged from Staten Island hospital
STATEN ISLAND, New York City (WABC) -- It's been three long months of surgeries, skin grafts, physical rehabilitation, and grief counseling. But Monday, three months...
Gov’t mulling training police officers, teachers to detect mental illnesses – Health minister
Added to the training being rolled out to primary healthcare workers, police and teachers may soon be among the groups of persons receiving professional...
