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Health Ministry hosts training workshop for suicide crisis helpline operators

The Ministry of Health's Mental Health Unit, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), on Monday hosted the opening of...

Bids for EHR system down to four companies – Min. Anthony

The Ministry of Health has narrowed down the number of companies that bade for the design, supply, and installation of an Electronic Health Record...

Construction underway on US$3.5M Optique Eye Hospital 

In a significant development for healthcare in Guyana, the Guyana Office for Investment has proudly announced a landmark Investment Agreement with Optique Eye Hospital...

GPHC conducts 1st laparoscopic donor nephrectomy

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has successfully performed its first laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, the surgical removal of a kidney. The...

$3M dental clinic opens at Cumberland Health Centre

Residents continue to benefit from improved health services provided by the government as a new dental clinic opened last Saturday at the Cumberland Health...

St Lucia records first case of Omicron variant HV.1

CMC: Health authorities in St Lucia Monday confirmed that the island has recorded its first case of the coronavirus (COVID-1) Omicron variant HV.1 as...

GPHC unveils 24/7 help desk for enhanced patient & staff support

See full statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation: Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) takes a significant leap forward in prioritizing patient and staff experience...

Voluntary recall issued for Quaker Oats Cereals

See full statement from the Ministry of Health: The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) of the Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public...

FFTP sponsors surgeries for children with cleft lips

In a profound display of compassion and commitment to changing lives, Food For the Poor (Guy) Inc. covered the financial expenses associated with cleft...

Psychiatric services to be accessible at regional hospitals in 2024

Psychiatric services will also be accessible at regional hospitals in 2024, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh announced during his presentation of the 2024 budget...

Recent Articles

New, existing GPL customers will save billions from GTE in 2025 – Pres. Ali

New and existing Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) customers are poised to save over $3 billion per month with the reduction in electricity...

Police investigating rape allegation against senior sports official in Berbice

Police in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) were called in to investigate allegations of rape against a senior sports official by a 20-year-old woman. Based on...

3 charged with murder of Surinamese national

Three men were on Tuesday arraigned for the murder of 23-year-old Marciano Michel Nelson, a Surinamese man whose battered body was found in a...

‘Reflect on the progress we have made together’ – PPP GS in New Year’s...

See full statement from PPP General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo: As we step into 2025, a pivotal year for Guyana and our democracy, I extend...

‘We envision a future of prosperity for all Guyanese’ – PM Phillips in New...

MESSAGE BY THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER BRIGADIER (RET'D) MARK PHILLIPS My fellow Guyanese, As we are greeted by the promise of 2025, it is important that...

2025 marks start of one of the most exciting, transformative periods in Guyana’s history...

      New Year’s Address to the Nation by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali A Happy New Year to you all! Whether you are here at...

Budget 2025 will provide necessary resources for elections – President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the 2025 budget will include the necessary funding for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to conduct General...

Bandit shot dead during attempted robbery at Chinese restaurant in Sophia

A brazen attempted robbery at a newly opened Chinese restaurant on Dennis Street, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, ended in chaos when one of the bandits...

President commits to appointing Chancellor, CJ that would ‘take judiciary into a place we...

President Dr Irfaan Ali has committed to addressing the issue of the substantive appointments of a Chancellor and Chief Justice. "We do have a Chancellor...

Pres. Ali reiterates that developments at New River Triangle are to provide humanitarian support

The Guyana Government's plans to develop ‘Camp Jaguar’ in the New River Triangle are rooted in humanitarian goals, not military expansion, President Dr. Irfaan...