Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Health
VIDEO: At 63 and with Parkinson’s, Dennis Ganesh sticks to karate and his bicycleBy Devina Samaroo Over 50 Guyanese are affected by Parkinson’s Disease, with the most common symptoms known to be shaking,…
119 neonatal deaths at GPHC in one yearA total of 119 babies died in the Neonatal Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) from June 1,…
‘Health Centres should not tell patients they don’t have drugs’ – LawrenceMinister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence says health institutions across the country should have no excuse for turning away patients…
Flood relief for Reg 9; 59 residents evacuatedFifty-nine persons have been evacuated from their homes and placed into shelters as flooding persists in Region Nine. The Civil…
Investigation launched into stillbirth at New Amsterdam hospitalDirector of Regional Health Services, Jevaughn Stephens Friday said an investigation has been launched into how a young woman lost…
19-Y-0 blames NA hospital for death of unborn childA 19-year old Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice woman is blaming the New Amsterdam Hospital for the death of her unborn…
Reg. 7 mental health patients want Dr Harry’s monthly visits restoredMental health patients of Cuyuni/Mazaruni (Region Seven) want the Government to restore psychiatrist Dr Bhiro Harry’s monthly visit to the…
Insulin available for all patientsThe Ministry of Public Health advises that there is no shortage of insulin at public medical facilities and that diabetic…
Mabaruma Doctors save lives of mother & baby with emergency C-SectionThe Mabaruma Regional Hospital can boast of completing its first successful caesarean section (C-section) under local anesthesia and by local…
Lusignan Inmates undergo substance abuse prevention trainingInmates of the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara (ECD) are undergoing a three-day substance abuse prevention programme being executed by…
VIDEO: 12ft Camudi snake caught at GroveAn estimated 12 feet long Camudi snake was this morning captured by residents of the Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank…
APA raises issues of mercury poisoning, mining on titled landsBy Bibi Khatoon As the local mining industry continues to grapple with the challenge of eliminating mercury use, the Amerindian…
Minister Ally hospitalised, to seek further treatment overseasMinister of Social Protection, Amna Ally is in good spirits and resting comfortably at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where…
National cyclist Beyonce Ross had little chances of regaining consciousness – Dr DukhiBy Devina Samaroo Neurosurgeon, Dr Amarnauth Dukhi Monday said the 15-year-old national champion cyclist Beyonce Ross, who was diagnosed with…
PAHO teams to assess mercury situation at GGMC, GGBBy Devina Samaroo Two high-level teams from the Pan – American Health Organisation (PAHO) will be contracted by the Government…
No official report deaths of GGMC workers are mercury related – MinistryThe recent deaths of four workers attached to the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) have not been proven to…
‘Reaching for a better life with good health’ – Health Expo opensPresident David Granger on Wednesday officially declared open the annual Health Expo at the Sophia Exhibition Centre. In his remarks,…
