EU launches €8.9M PharmaNext programme in Guyana
The European Union (EU) has deepened its health partnership with Guyana following a high-level visit by European Commission deputy Director General for international partnerships,...
Self-testing health centres to be established in communities – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that self-testing centres will be established in communities across the country, in order to improve preventative healthcare.
He...
Health Ministry launches national guidelines to strengthen patient safety, combat AMR
The Ministry of Health, through the Korea-World Bank Partnership Facility, has officially launched the National Guidelines for the Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and...
WHO certifies The Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
In a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), congratulates The Bahamas...
Health Minister engages stakeholders on further developing physiotherapy services in Guyana
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony accompanied by Dr Ariane Mangar, Director of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services, yesterday met with the Chief Executive Officer...
Food and Drug Dept. working to approve Mounjaro weight loss drug in Guyana
The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) in Guyana is working on approving the use of Mounjaro, a once-weekly, self-injectable medication for managing Type...
Govt targets full health data coverage for primary & secondary schoolchildren by year-end
The government is aiming to have full health data coverage for all primary and secondary schoolchildren by the end of the year, President Dr...
Pres. Ali urges stronger systems to turn Caribbean health innovation into action
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali challenged CARICOM leaders to treat the region’s small population and ethnic diversity as an asset by positioning the Caribbean...
Guyana ready to assist C’bean in telemedicine & AI healthcare – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that Guyana stands ready to assist the Caribbean in the areas of telemedicine and the implementation of...
CARPHA, Grenadian University ink MoU to strengthen public health across C’bean
The St Joseph’s University of Grenada and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focusing on joint research,...
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ExxonMobil GSL partners with Cricket West Indies to boost tournament visibility
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Duo busted with cannabis at Bartica
Two males were arrested on Thursday (June 11, 2026) after they were intercepted by police police, carrying a quantity of suspected cannabis.
The discovery was...
Miner arrested after ammunition found at Iwokrama
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Over 86,000 children, adolescents rec’d health screenings as Mount Sinai Exec lauds “unparalleled” initiative
Expanded health services for adolescents, improved support for children with autism, and greater attention to mental health challenges are among the priorities being progressive...
Former MoH staff to stand trial in High Court for money laundering
See full statement below:
MONEY LAUNDERER TERRENCE WILLIAMS TO STAND TRIAL IN HIGH COURT FOR MONEY LAUNDERING COMMITTED
ON THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH DRUG BOND
The...
