Optique Vision Care announces new specialty eye hospital for 2024
Optique Vision Care has embarked on the construction of Guyana’s first private-owned specialty hospital, earmarked for opening in August 2024.
This announcement was made on...
Infectious Disease Hospital treated over 4,400 patients in 3 years
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Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is proud to commemorate the third anniversary of the Ocean...
Young burn victim seeking care at US-based children’s hospital
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GPHC Collaborates with Saving Hands Emergency Aid (SHEA) to Secure Specialized Treatment for Young Burn Victim
Georgetown,...
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...
Govt making provisions for possible closure of National Psychiatric Hospital
The government is making provision for the possible closure of the National Psychiatric Hospital in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony...
Berbice family alleges neglect at NA Hospital after 22-Y-O dies
Family members are alleging that the sudden death of a 22-year-old woman was a result of gross neglect at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital...
150 ECD residents bettering their health through GGI-funded wellness project
Founded on the themes of eating well, moving well and feeling well, the "Enhancing Community Wellness Pilot Project" aims to improve the health and...
Guyana sees decrease in dengue cases – Min. Anthony
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...
Vaccines currently not part of Dengue Control Programme – Health Ministry
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We noticed an article published in the Village Voice on August 24, 2023 in which it asserts...
Above-normal cases of dengue in Guyana a problem but not yet a crisis –...
Despite the rate of dengue cases in Guyana being above normal since March, Advisor to the Health Minister, Dr Leslie Ramsammy on Friday stated...
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Ministers allowed private investments, but cannot use influence for personal gain – VP
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday explained that ministers are allowed to own businesses but they must declare their income to the Integrity...
State will pay $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed that the State will be paying the $24 million compensation for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus...
Elections 2025: PPP will not stoke instability; security to be bolstered – Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that his party will not be responsible for fueling any instability...
Credible elections will be delivered in 2025 – GECOM
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The Guyana Elections Commission has taken note of the contents of two (2) letters authored by R....
PNC responsible for continued impasse of top judicial appointments – AG
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has asserted that the ongoing impasse regarding the substantive appointments of a Chief Justice and...
Worker missing after accident at Demerara River Bridge construction site
At approximately 20:20 hours on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a Chinese national employed by the contractor was involved in an accident during rigging operations...
Judy Latchman tipped as new Chief Magistrate; Alisha George as Deputy Chief Magistrate
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended that Senior Magistrate Judy Latchman be appointed new Chief Magistrate and Alisha George be Deputy Chief Magistrate.
This...
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...