Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Health
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El NiñoGENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) - The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Niño that…
Guyana prepares for historic robotic surgery as healthcare enters new eraGuyana is preparing to make medical history with what could become the longest-distance robotic cardiac surgery ever performed. President Irfaan…
Caribbean eating too much salt as hypertension, heart disease surge — CARPHA warnsThe Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA, is sounding the alarm over dangerously high salt consumption across the region, warning that…
New medical bonds to improve access to medicine, reduce shortages The Government is moving to improve access to medicine and reduce shortages across Guyana through the construction of several regional…
Hantavirus is not COVID-19: Caribbean Health Agency says risk remains lowHantavirus recently struck a European cruise vessel, infecting several individuals with three confirmed deaths. While there have been many concerns…
Faster results, diagnosis for X-rays with new AI software at public hospitalsArtificial Intelligence (AI) is improving the country’s ability to diagnose and treat patients efficiently, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony recently…
PCOS gets a new name(ABC News) A condition that impacts millions of women is getting a new name. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a reproductive hormone imbalance, will…
Generic version of Ozempic to enter Guyana soon but Dr. Anthony warns against misuseMinister of Health Frank Anthony says a generic version of Ozempic, a diabetes medication also widely used for weight loss,…
Improved healthcare interventions reducing maternal deaths – Dr AnthonyGuyana has recorded a significant decline in maternal deaths over the past decade, with targeted healthcare interventions and specialised training…
Cardiologist warns of rising sudden cardiac deaths among young GuyaneseA leading local cardiologist is raising concern over an apparent increase in sudden, unexpected deaths among young adults in Guyana,…
Guyanese Dr. Prem Misir publishes new book on AI in healthcare Dr. Prem Misir, a Guyanese academic and author, has published another book, this time focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in…
Guyana’s Dr. Doobay champions next generation of doctors at Toronto Metropolitan UniversityDr. Doobay, a Guyanese who has distinguished himself in the medical field and through his philanthropic endeavours, is helping to…
Testing centres in communities to help gov’t revolutionise healthcarePresident Dr. Irfaan Ali says new testing centres will be set up in communities across the country as part of…
EU and Guyana strengthen health, research partnershipAs part of a high-level mission to the Caribbean, the European Commission's Deputy Director-General for International Partnerships (INTPA), Mr. Martin…
Republic Bank, UNICEF in US$50,000 partnership for adolescent mental health supportRepublic Bank Guyana Limited and UNICEF Guyana on Wednesday formally signed a USD$50,000 landmark partnership agreement to advance adolescent mental…
Over 80,000 children screened in nationwide health programme – President AliPresident Irfaan Ali on Wednesday revealed that more than 80,000 children across Guyana have already been screened under a nationwide…
Authorities urge stronger surveillance as region enters new phase in fight against FMDStronger surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response systems must be central to the region’s next phase of Foot and Mouth Disease…
