Health
At UN Conference, First Lady calls for greater int’l financing for disability-inclusive development in developing countriesSee full address by First Lady Arya Ali at the 17th Meeting of State Parties to the Convention on the…
Better management at central drugs bond after issues flagged by Auditor GeneralThe Auditor General in his 2019 report on the public accounts of Guyana flagged several issues with the payment and…
Health ministry launches tobacco reduction planThe Ministry of Health has set in motion a plan to reduce the number of cigarettes being smoked through the…
40 medical professionals complete ‘rigorous’ training to tackle chronic illnessesWith knowledge gained over the past two weeks, 40 local medical professionals are now better equipped to treat and respond…
First pediatric liver resection done at GPHCThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Friday announced that it has successfully performed the first child liver resection in Guyana.…
EPA warns of haze in Georgetown areaThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the public that there is a development of a visible haze in the…
Successful tubal reconstructive surgery done at GPHC leads to birth of babyThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is proud to announce a remarkable medical achievement by a dedicated team of gynecologists…
Enhanced treatment for kidney stones as GPHC receives LithoVue scopes See below full statement from Caribbean Vending Services: Through a collaborative effort between the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF),…
Doctor struck from register, another suspended for malpractice – Medical CouncilDr Anil Solomon has been removed from the register of medical practitioners in Guyana, The Medical Council of Guyana (MCG)…
‘From brain drain to brain gain’ – Guyanese returning home to investMinister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony believes the brain drain dilemma in Guyana is reversing, with numerous diaspora members returning…
Health Ministry distributing insecticide nets to mining camps to tackle malariaOwners of mining camps and their employees are encouraged to take advantage of the Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) distribution campaign…
Every health facility will cater to over 100 different interventions – Dr. AnthonyEvery health facility in Guyana will be able to provide over 100 different types of health interventions, according to Minister…
Health Minister proposes ‘Nursing Research Conference’During an award ceremony held by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Guyana, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony spoke about…
Over 70 public health, clinical practitioners excel in global health E-learning programmeSeventy-five local public health and clinical practitioners have been recognised for their dedication and commitment to advancing their skills in…
Reg. 9 district hospitals get new ultrasound equipmentUltrasound services will now be offered to residents of Annai, Karasabai, Aishalton and Sand Creek in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper…
Focus on miners, loggers as memorandum inked to eliminate malaria by 2030In a bid to ensure early diagnosis and increase compliance among miners and loggers, the Ministry of Health on Wednesday…
GPHC urging families to collect discharged patients to help with bed space constraintsSee the full statement issued below: The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has observed a concerning trend in the occupancy…



