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....
Theodore Fernandes remains positive after being diagnosed with rare form of cancer
In February 2022, one year after he moved to Georgetown from the Pomeroon, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Theordore Fernandes began experiencing severe pain accompanied by...
169 cancer diagnosis recorded last year as Health Ministry looking to enhance services nationwide
The Ministry of Health is actively engaged in broadening its cancer services, extending its reach to remote regions throughout the country.
Dr. Dianele Drepaul, Coordinator...
GPHC removes fees for knee & hip replacement surgeries
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is today announced that, effective immediately, it will be offering knee and hip replacement surgeries, including revision procedures,...
New lab, staff training among interventions for Leguan Hospital
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony this morning visited the Leguan Cottage Hospital where he conducted a walk-through of the various departments within the...
Over 200 participate in Rotary Club of Georgetown’s Polio Walk
The Rotary Club of Georgetown held its annual Polio Walk this morning which saw more than 200 persons participating in the event.
The walk kicked...
GPHC performs more groundbreaking surgeries
See full statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation:
Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is delighted to announce the successful completion of a groundbreaking day...
Govt launches ‘Let’s Talk Green Bench’ initiative to promote mental health in 25 schools
The government, through the Ministry of Health’s Adolescent Health Unit, has launched its ‘Let’s Talk Green Bench’ initiative in schools which is geared towards...
GA-FDD releases list of companies licenced to provide treated water
See full statement from the Ministry of Health
Water is an essential element of our daily lives and our immediate environment. Its significance lies in...
Healthcare services improving as govt confront certain chronic problems – MOH
See below for a statement from the Ministry of Health on healthcare services in Guyana:
The health sector performance has drastically improved over the last...
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MoH working to certify more local hospitals for organ transplantation
The Health Ministry will be working this year with several international entities to certify more hospitals to perform organ transplantation procedures.
This was revealed by...
Sod turned for $1.2B Secondary School in Kaneville
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, yesterday broke ground for the construction of the Kaneville Secondary School, a transformative project that will serve over 1000...
Phase Two reconstruction of Thomas Lands Road to begin soon
Phase Two of the Thomas Lands Road project will commence soon to complement the other section that is nearing completion.
The second phase will see...
US Exim Bank President to visit Guyana on GtE project
See statement from the US Embassy in Georgetown:
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis will visit Georgetown, Guyana...
Guyana expresses grave concern over Maduro’s announcement of ‘Governor of Guayana Esequiba’ election
See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana wishes to...
All joint services rank at lowest level to receive $130,000 basic salary – Pres....
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that all joint services rank at the lowest level will receive a basic salary of $130,000.
The objective is...
$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...