Health
Teen, with severe dengue, dies after giving birthLanita Jacobs of Hampton Court, Region Two, died recently after giving birth to a baby boy at the Suddie Public…
Citizens alerted to falsified, unregistered Ozempic in GuyanaThe Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) earlier this week issued an urgent consumer alert, informing Guyanese that falsified batches…
Pharmacies can be shut down for selling antibiotics over-the-counter – Health MinisterAn overuse of antibiotics may be affecting people’s ability to fight off diseases and local authorities may soon shut down…
Amputee: ‘We’re paying $1000 extra, if taxis pick us up at all’By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy Ayeni Olutunde has served Guyana as an Officer in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) for 34…
Four persons died from dengue this yearFour persons have died in Guyana for the year so far after they were infected with dengue, Health Minister Dr.…
Subsidy programme for HPV screening launchedThe Ministry of Health Friday launched the first subsidy programme for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) to encourage early testing. HPV is…
International Day of Yoga 2024 highlights mental and physical wellnessIn today’s busy and demanding world of work and study and handling of other stressful situations, self-care and maintenance of…
Violence against doctors, health workers a growing concern – Dr. BuxDoctors, nurses and other workers in the healthcare sector have long grappled with sporadic cases of violence but Head of…
Leonora Secondary School student believed to have died by suicide Police are investigating the suspected suicide of a 14-year-old student of the Leonora Secondary School, West Coast Demerara (WCD), Region…
Gov’t launches eye screening, spectacles subsidyThe government has launched a significant subsidy programme aimed at improving eye health by providing financial assistance for eye tests…
Health Ministry honours blood donors for their lifesaving contributionsThe Ministry of Health paid tribute to the several heroes who have made significant contributions to the nation’s blood transfusion…
Gov’t and private entities sign agreements for eye care, HPV testingThe Ministry of Health on Friday signed agreements with several private eye care and health institutions, paving the way for…
‘Smart’ card for every patient as the Electronic Health Record system kicks in – Dr AnthonyThe Ministry of Health is currently working to implement an Electronic Health Record system (EHRS) which would see every citizen…
Guyana reaffirms commitment to safety and protection of Peoples with Disability at UNThe United Nations (UN) was reminded on Tuesday that Guyana is committed to the safety and protection of persons with…
Gov’t commissions Waramuri telemedicine centreThe government has commissioned a telemedicine unit in the village of Waramuri, located in the Moruca sub-district, Region One (Barima-Waini)…
Guidelines for Hepatitis and Laboratory Strategy developed as Guyana offers cure for Hepatitis CWith Guyana now being able to offer a cure for Hepatitis C, the health authorities here have now developed specific…
$97M digital x-ray unit commissioned at Fort WellingtonResidents of Fort Wellington and other neighbouring communities can expect expedited X-ray services as a modern, $97 million digital X-ray…



