$98.9M state-of-the-art psychiatric department opens at GPHC
A newly refurbished state-of-the-art $98.9 million Psychiatric Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was launched on Tuesday to mark a significant step...
Linden Hospital receives over $10M in medical supplies from Chinese Govt
In excess of $10 million in medical equipment and supplies were on Monday handed over by the 18th Chinese Medical Brigade.
Minister of Public Works,...
US$2M int’l pathology lab to be ready by October
By: Tassia Dickenson
Guyana will soon boast a pathology lab that meets international standard, which will in turn modernise the local healthcare sector by significantly...
Biomedical programme launched to ensure functioning equipment at hospitals countrywide
The Ministry of Health today launched a biomedical programme aimed at ensuring functioning equipment at hospitals countrywide through the training locals.
The programme is a...
Region Eight to get four new telemedicine sites – Dr Anthony
Residents of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) will soon benefit from better access to quality healthcare services with the introduction of four new telemedicine sites this...
Smart Hospital commissioned in Paramakatoi
Residents of Paramakatoi, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and the surrounding communities will benefit from improved access to healthcare with the commissioning of a smart hospital...
Govt to foot bill for backdated echo, ultrasound tests
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that the Government of Guyana will offset the expenses for backdated echocardiogram ‘echo’ and ultrasound tests for patients...
Dr. Balwant Singh’s Hospital denies claims made by aggrieved patient, says it maintains strict...
BALWANT SINGH’S HOSPITAL REFUTES PATIENT CLAIMS
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2023: Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital Inc. would like to address the recent allegations made...
UNICEF donates solar powered fridges, freezers to support immunisation of children in Guyana
UNICEF Deputy Representative to Guyana and Suriname, Mr. Irfan Akhtar, today handed over 10 solar refrigerators, 4 solar freezers, 8 electrical refrigerators, 1 Ultra-Low...
Diabetic care centre officially commissioned at Lusignan
The Lusignan Diabetes Comprehensive Centre located on the East Coast of Demerara has been officially commissioned and open to diabetic patients in surrounding...
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With US$15M in funding, Guyana preparing to combat all types of diseases – Dr...
Amid global concerns regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China – sparking fears of another pandemic – Guyana’s Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony...
US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day...
Body of Chinese national in Demerara River Bridge accident recovered
The body of Mr. Fu-jian Wei, a 39-year-old Chinese national who tragically fell into the Demerara River during rigging operations at Pier 34 on...
Suspect in fatal shooting of Corentyne man released on station bail; wife demands justice
The wife of cane harvester Yognand Chaitram, also called ‘Boie’, who was recently shot dead by a businessman at Lesbeholden in Black Bush Polder,...
RBL CPL 2025 to take place from August 14 to September 21
The 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will take place from Thursday 14 August to Sunday 21 September.
This window has been agreed between CPL...
“It hard on me” – woman whose husband is incarcerated; children unable to attend...
By: Andrew Carmichael
Parbatie Mahadeo, a 36-year-old security guard who resides at Rose Hall Town in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), has said she is struggling...
“Do not stop vehicles asking for licenses; look for guns, drugs, and thieves” –...
Ranks of the Guyana Police Force have been given a stern warning to refrain from stopping vehicles and asking drivers for licenses, instead, they...
Budget 2025 ‘will incentivise people to work harder’ – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said this year’s National Budget will see adjustments in the tax system to benefit the public and private sector...
A tragedy that 2020 election fraud charges yet to see the light of a...
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has registered his concerns that the 2020 election fraud charges are yet to see the...
Chinese national in Demerara River Bridge accident was not wearing life jacket – MoL
See full statement from the Ministry of Labour:
The Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, has initiated an investigation into a...