GBTI’s “New-Born Screening” will see 3200 infants tested for Sickle Cell Anaemia
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI Ltd) has been making inroads in the health sector in Guyana. From erecting a billboard...
Brazil commits to Guyana’s fight against Yellow Fever
and other diseases
Guyana’s neighbour to the south Brazil has joined in the fight against the acute viral haemorrhagic disease Yellow Fever by donating...
Guyana & Trinidad have highest rates of premature deaths from NCDs, in the Caribbean...
Guyana and Trinidad are the two Caribbean nations which have the dubious distinction of holding the two top positions according to researchers, in death...
China donates G$20M in medical equipment to help Zika fight in Guyana
PUBLIC Health Minister Volda Lawrence on Tuesday accepted some G$20M in medical equipment and supplies from the Government of China to help in the...
10-year-old needs life-saving surgery, family seeking help
A mother of three is pleading with corporate and private Guyana to assist her in saving her 10-year-old daughter’s life by donating whatever financial...
Lawrence announces new drug procurement process to take effect from Monday
Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, has indicated that the revised drug procurement process will officially be implemented next week.
Starting on Monday, June 26,...
Community Health Centres equipped to deal with increased cases of ‘Red Eye’
In the last week alone, the Campbellville Health Centre has seen a dramatic increase in cases of conjunctivitis better known as ‘red eye' compared...
Food & Drug warns against misleading Vinegar labels
The Government analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) is informing consumers of the difference between purchasing Diluted Acetic Acid instead of the natural product...
Ministers Ireland medical trips: They are paying for it- Harmon
...medical insurance policies being set up for the future
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon on Friday, during a post-cabinet media briefing, said that all...
Tobacco Control Bill laid in the National Assembly
Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence today presented the first reading of the Tobacco Control Bill 2017-Bill No.5/2017 to the National Assembly.
The Bill entitled will...
Recent Articles
Changes to Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act will not infringe on citizens’...
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has explained that the government’s proposed amendments to the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act will not infringe on...
Photos necessary for $100k cash grant registration – Min. Singh
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, has explained that the capturing...
With right systems, Moruca’s produce can feed families in TT, Barbados & beyond –...
President Dr Irfaan Ali has envisioned a future whereby the Moruca subdistrict in Region One (Barima-Waini) can produce enough food to supply other countries...
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...