Doctors begin training to detect microcephaly in expectant mothers
The Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and RAD-AID International today, hosted a training workshop for Government...
RAD-AID to train local doctors to detect microcephaly using ultrasound
Over 20 local doctors will begin training on Friday at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to use ultrasound to detect microcephaly in pregnant...
PANCAP to engage youth leaders on ending AIDS epidemic by 2030
The Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS, PANCAP, will host a meeting of youth leaders from 19 Caribbean countries on April 21 and...
Govt alters Doctors pensionable arrangement following consultations, backlash
Government has altered its decision to switch public doctors to the pensionable scheme following hours of consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Doctors currently employed with contracts...
Trump refuses funding to UN agency that helps Caribbean
United States President Donald Trump is pulling his country’s funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), an agency that assists 22 Caribbean countries...
Swiss test wireless cameras to monitor newborns’ vital signs
(AFP) Swiss researchers said Monday they have developed a wireless camera system to monitor vital signs in premature babies, a move that could replace...
PPP to Govt: Halt unlawful, discriminatory tactic of foisting Pensionable Scheme on Public Doctors
-Says Govt's actions will hemorrhage health sector
The Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) has issued a strongly worded statement calling on the incumbent Administration to halt...
Public Health Ministry touts new management system in light of countrywide drug shortages
The Ministry of Public Health says it is expected to implement a new management system for medical drugs and supplies, countrywide. This will allow...
PSC says Diamond Diagnostic Centre plagued with drug shortages, other issues
...plans to summon Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence to answer questions
A visit by members of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee (PSC) on Social Services to...
Smoking causes one in 10 deaths worldwide, study shows
(BBC) Smoking causes one in 10 deaths worldwide, a new study shows, half of them in just four countries - China, India, the US...
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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...
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...