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GPHC, Northwell Health provide advanced abdominal wall reconstructive surgeries

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) today announced the resounding success of its collaboration with Northwell Health, New York State's premier healthcare provider, in...

Future of Guyana’s healthcare ‘rests in your hands’ – Dr Singh tells new batch...

In a keynote address to Guyana’s newest cohort of 34 medical doctors, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance,...

Health Ministry to launch app to monitor persons with chronic non-communicable diseases

To effectively manage the growing number of chronic non-communicable diseases locally, the Ministry of Health through the Diabetes Comprehensive Centre will soon introduce a...

Female-led “Operation Walk” completes over 60 orthopaedic surgeries at GPHC

This past weekend, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was the site of a remarkable medical endeavor. Under the auspices of Women Orthopaedic Global Outreach...

Strategies being implemented to enhance elderly care locally

In an effort to elevate the quality of life for older adults, the Ministry of Health has outlined a comprehensive plan to improve elderly...

US Govt strengthens vaccine storage in Guyana with handover of Solar Refrigerators

The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), demonstrated its steadfast commitment to Guyana's health sector as Ambassador Nicole...

150 persons benefited from CIOG’s medical outreach at Bath

The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) in collaboration with Brother Mansoor and Family of Canada on Sunday, November 5, 2023, hosted a Medical...

$120M Diamond Health Centre commissioned

A spanking new $120 million health centre was officially commissioned on Thursday at Diamond, East Bank Demerara to provide access to primary healthcare services...

GDF medivacs critical patients from Bartica Hospital to GT

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) last evening successfully assisted in the transportation of two critical patients from Bartica Hospital. A 43-year-old male patient who developed...

Medical Milestone: 1st Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis of Pulmonary Embolism in Guyana performed at GPHC

See full statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation:  The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is thrilled to announce a historic medical achievement in Guyana....

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$31.7M in restitution for workers recovered by Labour Ministry in 2024

As the Ministry of Labour continues to intervene in workers’ grievances with their employers to bring about amicable solutions, some $31.7 million in restitution...

$46M maternity waiting home commissioned in Mabaruma

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, yesterday commissioned a 14-bed maternity waiting home in Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini). This $46M investment is the second of...

Guygas rejects claims that its regulator heads are faulty

See statement from Director of Guygas Inc. Siri Persaud: Guygas extends best wishes for a complete recovery to the families affected by the recent spate...

Onderneeming residents decry deplorable state of main access road

Residents of Onderneeming Sandpit in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are decrying the deplorable condition of the main access road and called on the authorities to...

High Court finds CAL pilots, NTHS staff responsible for 2016 collision

By: LaWanda McAllister The High Court of Guyana has ruled that the pilots of Caribbean Airlines (CAL) and the ground handling staff are responsible for...

COVID-19 cases still being recorded in Guyana – Health Minister

Some four years after the COVID-19 Pandemic shook the world including Guyana, some cases are still being recorded among the Guyanese population, according to...

GECOM awaits official date for E-DAY to formally begin preparations – CEO

By: Trichell Sobers As the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana looms, formal preparations remain on hold, with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) awaiting...

Over 1700 citizens apply for their names to be included on revised voters list

As the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) Claims and Objections period continues, over 1700 citizens have already applied for their names to be included in...

Educational campaign to be rolled out before launch of e-ticketing system – AG

      A public educational campaign will be rolled out ahead of the government's launching of the e-ticketing system in a matter of weeks, according to...

Draft Oil Spill Bill completed

    The Attorney General Chambers has completed the draft oil spill bill and submitted it to the Office of the President for review. This was revealed...