Stronger public health strategies needed to promote oral health – Dr Anthony
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony today emphasised the need for the implementation of health promotion strategies and approaches to prevent oral diseases.
He was at...
3 patients in ICU, 2 new COVID cases
The Health Ministry has reported that two more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
Active COVID-19 cases in...
Some 60,000 persons suffering from diabetes locally
An estimated 60,000 persons in Guyana are suffering from diabetes – some of whom do not know their status.
On Monday, Health Minister, Dr Frank...
Teenager dies after giving birth to stillborn twin
A young woman died today shortly after giving birth to her first twin at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
According to a brief statement...
40-Y-O pregnant woman dies at COVID-19 Hospital
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has reported that a 40-year-old pregnant woman from Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) died today at the Ocean View...
3 new COVID-19 cases; 1 patient in ICU
The Ministry of Health has reported that three more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours.
This now takes...
Many institutionalised mental health patients rejected by families – Dr Anthony
As part of the Guyana Government’s plan to tackle mental health issues in the country, the administration is working on deinstitutionalising patients who have...
Guyana seeing reduction in suicide cases – Dr Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony is confident that the new Suicide Prevention (Amendment) Bill, passed on Monday in the National Assembly, will significantly...
Lethem Health Centre gets new ATV to expand immunisation reach
The Maternal and Child Health Department of the Lethem Regional Hospital in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo) on Saturday received a new All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)...
Construction to soon begin on 7 new hospitals across Guyana
Committed to its promise to build a world-class health-care system in Guyana, the Government is moving ahead with the construction of seven new hospitals...
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Timehri man nabbed with ganja
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Faizal Khan returns as head of BritCham Guyana
See below for a statement from the British Chamber of Commerce in Guyana on its newly elected Executives:
The British Chamber of Commerce in Guyana...
Education Ministry battling teacher shortage for TVET, music, foreign languages & PE
As more students display interest in subject areas such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and music, there has been a noticeable...
Treat pensioners with respect, care they deserve – Jagdeo to Human Services Ministry staff
In a bid to improve the delivery of public services, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has called for greater empathy and efficiency from officers...
AG Nandlall endorses top cop’s warning against arbitrary vehicle stops
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Hicken instructed...
With US$15M in funding, Guyana preparing to combat all types of diseases – Dr...
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US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
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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...