Pres Ali says public healthcare must offer services comparable to private hospitals
Acknowledging the importance of a worldclass healthcare system in the overall development of a country, President Dr Irfaan Ali has assured that his People’s...
19 more hinterland communities to benefit from telemedicine programme
The government, through the Ministry of Health, will be expanding the telemedicine initiative to 19 remote communities across Regions One, Seven and Eight, to...
Guyana, FAO partner to improve emergency response to zoonotic diseases
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) and the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have commenced a three-day simulation exercise on High Pathogenicity...
GPHC making headway with minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has once again advanced its provision of surgical care by performing first-of-a-kind minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries.
Historically, most abdominal...
GPHC delivers triplets for 1st time since 2021
Three bouncing baby boys were delivered at the Georgetown Public Hospital Cooperation on February 28, 2023 to parent Christine Crystal Hope.
The 26-year-old second-time mother...
IDRF, Texila University sign MOU to strengthen initiatives to address mental health
The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), implementing agency of the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded ‘Safeguarding the Human Dignity & Rights of Populations...
5,040 Paxlovid pills arrive in Guyana for treatment of COVID-19 patients
Guyana’s capacity to treat COVID-19 has been enhanced, as the Ministry of Health received 5,040 Paxlovid pills from UNICEF, amounting to $1 million, Monday...
41% males, 56% females are obese in Guyana – Chronic Diseases Unit
With over 50 per cent of Guyanese suffering from obesity in Guyana, glaring statistics show that women make up a higher percentage of those...
Govt to launch wellness initiative to promote healthier lifestyle among citizen
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has announced that the government will soon be launching a wellness initiative aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles among Guyanese.
“Later...
Over 400 persons benefit from medical outreach in Baramita
Food for the Poor Guyana in collaboration with the Region One (Barima-Waini) Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and the Baramita Health Centre held a two-day...
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Sod turned for $4.4B Moruca Regional Hospital
President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony today turned the sod for the construction of the $4.4 billion Moruca Regional...
Eccles building on fire
The Guyana Fire Service is currently responding to a fire at Eccles, East Bank Demerara.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Venezuelan nationals remanded for stabbing policeman at Stabroek Market
Four Venezuelan nationals were today remanded to prison after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, jointly charged with attempted murder.
The...
Over 6,000 calls made to 914 hotline this year
Over 6,000 calls have been made to the 914 toll-free, hotline between January and now, reflecting an increase in reported cases and interventions.
The statistics...
Nappi Primary School library commissioned
A milestone in the journey to enhance literacy and foster a culture of reading in hinterland communities was marked with the commissioning of a...
Camille’s Academy to launch Diamond Campus in January 2025
As the world of technology creeps upon the doors of every teaching institution within Guyana, Camille’s Academy has opened its doors to the fraternity...
Soldier remanded on attempted murder charge
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Corporal Philon Edwards was today remanded to prison on an attempted murder charge when he appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabier...
Guyana signs Open Skies Agreement with The Bahamas to enhance air connectivity
On Monday, November 25, 2024, in Nassau, Bahamas, Guyana and the Bahamas signed an open skies Air services agreement to promote and facilitate airlines...
Govt seeking over $84B in supplementary funds for $100k cash grant initiative, GtE project
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has approached the National Assembly, seeking its approval for more than $84 billion in supplementary funds for projects...
Businesswoman, facing 68 fraud charges, placed on $20.4M bail
Omeca Primo, owner of Primo’s Imports and Taxi Service, was placed on $20.4 million bail today after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty...