Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Health
Linden fire: EPA hints at relocation of sawmills amid ongoing ‘disaster’It is now a week since a massive fire broke out at the Waaldijk Sawmill in Amelia’s Ward, Linden. During…
Over 750 persons graduate from hybrid nursing assistant training programmeOver 750 persons graduated from a hybrid nursing assistant training programme on Tuesday, and Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony encouraged…
No need to ‘sit and waste time’ on clinic appointments – President President Dr. Irfaan Ali said Guyanese will no longer spend lengthy periods waiting for healthcare services at health centres as…
U.S Southern Command’s LAMAT 2025 concludes successful regional medical mission in GuyanaSee full statement from the U.S Embassy Guyana: On April 11, the U.S. Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025…
‘Groundbreaking’ eye surgery for two-month-old part of US medical mission’s work in GuyanaA two-month-old baby in Guyana can now see thanks to a groundbreaking eye surgery performed during the U.S. Lesser Antilles…
Heart disease continues to pose threat to life longevity of GuyaneseImmense focus is being placed on the detection, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular-related conditions in Guyana as they continue to…
Government partners with Northwell Health as cancer rate goes upGiven rising cancer rates among Guyanese, the Government of Guyana intends to strengthen its capacity to train healthcare professionals and…
Some 600 patients received life-saving treatment for coronary diseases at GPHC in 2024The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) treated approximately 600 patients with coronary blockages in 2024, providing artery stent procedures free…
Improved cardiac treatment as Guyana gets $209 million donation from Subraj Family FoundationGuyana's cardiovascular disease mortality rate is among the highest in the region and efforts to properly treat associated diseases were…
Maternal deaths reduced – Dr. Anthony in World Health Day messageSee below the full message from the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony: On this World Health Day 2025, Guyana…
EU pharmaceutical trade mission to Guyana coming in JuneA major pharmaceutical trade mission from the European Union (EU) will be in Guyana this June, a key exchange likely…
Six new hospitals to open this year- JagdeoThe government plans to open six new hospitals this year as part of plans to make health services more accessible…
Guyana inks US$22M ‘One Health’ project See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Ministry of Finance, April 2, 2025: As part of a…
‘Quantum leap’ in medical education as new US$6.9M Medical College commissioned at UGThe completion of the modern US$6.9 million College of Medical Sciences building at the University of Guyana (UG) is the…
U.S. medical mission launches in GuyanaThe Ministry of Health, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, today officially launched the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT)…
Fireman’s death not caused by negligence or anyone’s wrongdoing – report findsSee below the full press statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC): The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) acknowledges…
Health Ministry introduces new clinical guidelines to combat TBThe Ministry of Health, in its ongoing fight against tuberculosis (TB), launched clinical guidelines for healthcare practitioners on Thursday. The…
