GPHC successfully performs 1st laparoscopic liver resection
See full statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC):
On July 25, 2024, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) made history with the successful completion...
PAHO/WHO commends Guyana for immunisation coverage in 2023
Guyana has received official correspondence from Dr Jarbas Barbosa, World Health
Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, congratulating the country for its
exceptional immunisation coverage...
CJIA awaiting directive to implement monkeypox guidelines
Management officials of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) are awaiting directives from the Health Ministry to implement Monkeypox guidelines, following the recent declaration...
Monkey Mountain to get telemedicine service by Saturday – Pres. Ali
As part of efforts to improve the delivery of health services in the hinterland, the Monkey Mountain Health Centre in Region Eight will be...
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
Aug 14 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years,...
Guyana set to be 1st Caricom country to conduct HLA testing for organ transplants
Guyana is set to be the first Caribbean Community Member State to conduct Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing for organ transplants.
Earlier in the year,...
USAID, PAHO join forces to help Guyana eliminate lymphatic filariasis
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announce the next step in their long-standing partnership aimed...
Linden Hospital medevacs newborn in need of specialised care
See full statement from the Linden Hospital:
Linden Hospital’s First MEDEVAC of a Newborn Baby in the Last Five Years.
In a landmark event for Linden...
$46M Lakeville Health Centre commissioned
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, accompanied by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, on Monday commissioned the District No.10...
6-Y-O girl shot to head discharged from GPHC after two life-saving surgeries
See full statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC):
Georgetown, 31/07/2024 – The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is pleased to announce the successful...
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High Court dismisses Opposition’s challenge to declare Jagdeo’s seat vacant in Parliament
See statement from the Attorney General Chambers:
Today, the Honourable Justice, Nareshwar Harnanan, upheld the jurisdictional objection made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo disputing...
India outlines seven-point plan to boost CARICOM development
With deep historical and cultural ties to the CARICOM region, India is taking steps to establish itself as a key development partner.
Prime Minister of...
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
Nov 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the...
Global Super League announces changes to fixtures
There has been a change to the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) schedule with the final now set to take place on 6...
Ali, Modi advance talks on military defence cooperation, energy, healthcare, infrastructure
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi have held extensive discussions on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual...
Calvin Brutus files $400M lawsuit against SOCU, senior police ranks
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Calvin Brutus has filed civil proceedings against several senior members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Special...
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PM Modi arrives in Guyana for historic three-day State visit
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Tuesday night, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
The...
US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect
(CNN) The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary...
Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill
Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street
It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...