GPHC introduces new surgical approach for total hip replacement
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has announced the successful incorporation of a groundbreaking surgical technique in the Orthopaedics Department. On March 26, 2024,...
16-Y-O successfully undergoes congenital hemangioma surgery at Lethem Regional Hospital
A sixteen-year-old patient has been given a fresh start in life following the removal of a large congenital hemangioma that affected her right shoulder.
A...
Health Ministry begins chickenpox vaccination drive at Lusignan Prison
The Ministry of Health has commenced the administration of chickenpox vaccines to the general population at the Lusignan Prison, as the Guyana Prison Service...
Guyana moves to hire foreign healthcare professionals to address local shortages
The Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ministry has confirmed that a letter dated February 5, 2024, was issued to a recruitment agency giving them...
Over 50 inmates contracted chicken pox at Lusignan Prison
Some 53 inmates at the Lusignan Prison have contracted chicken pox.
This was confirmed by Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, who said that this has...
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she has cancer
(London CNN) Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the “early stages” of treatment.
The princess, known...
GPHC now certified as Kidney Transplant Centre
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has been officially certified as a Kidney Transplant Centre. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the nation’s...
‘Hemispheric action needed to address human resource deficit in the health sector’ – Dr...
Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh reiterated that the issue of adequate supply of trained health sector professionals cannot be confronted nationally alone but rather...
Health Ministry probing death of 19-M-O at WDRH
SEE BELOW FOR A STATEMENT FROM THE HEALTH MINISTRY ON A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION THAT IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY INTO DEATH OF 19-MONTH OLD BABY:
In accordance...
National Human Organ & Transplant Registry to be established
The Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency is actively working to establish Guyana’s first National Human Organ and Transplant Registry.
This platform, which will be...
Recent Articles
Broadcasters confirmed for Global Super League
The broadcasters for the 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been confirmed with the tournament available to watch worldwide. The tournament will...
GSL T20: Final batch of tickets for opening match released
The final batch of tickets for the opening match of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been released for sale at the...
Over 1300 traffic cases recorded in two days
The Guyana Police Force's Traffic Department has embarked on an aggressive Enforcement Exercise and over the last two days, made out some 1,353 cases...
G/town businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo
At about 03:15 hrsh today, acting on information received, a Police team led by an Assistant Superintendent proceeded to Middleton Street, Campbellville, Georgetown in...
Teen shot in leg at Sophia
Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident committed on a 17-year-old Labourer from 'B' Field Sophia which occurred at about 02:30h today at A'...
Venezuelan nationals arrested for attacking, stabbing cop at Stabroek Market
A Police Constable stationed at Brickdam Station and attached to the Criminal Investigation Department was attacked, stabbed and injured at about 23:45h on Saturday...
EBD Public Road to Diamond First Ave. alternative connection among $17B road works
The Ministry of Public Works has injected $17 billion to rehabilitate 19 main access roads in Regions Four and Five.
Six contracts were signed on...
Seize job opportunities in new, growing sectors in economy – VP to 305 Nations...
The Nations University saw 305 students graduating on Saturday and they were encouraged to not be distracted by the noise of the world and...
Berbice fisherman dies after vehicle plunges into trench
The lifeless body of 34-year-old fisherman, Mitchell Benn, was pulled from his pickup, which was submerged in a canal at Port Mourant, Corentyne, Region...
NWD farmers nabbed with unlicensed shotguns, ammo
Two farmers were arrested this morning in the North-West District, Region One (Barima-Waini) after police found two unlicensed shotguns with matching ammunition at their...