Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Health
Houses washed away as Region Eight villages affected by floodingSeveral families are affected by heavy flooding in the villages of Chenapow, Kaibarupai, Sand Hill and Waipa in Region Eight…
Treatment and Prevention of cancers should include the everyday man- Health MinisterHealth Professionals from the Region along with a local team will spend the next two days working on a plan…
Cyberattack in U.K. Hits 16 Health InstitutionsLONDON — An extensive cyber attack hit Britain’s National Health Service on Friday, blocking doctors from gaining access to patient…
Major India funded road, health projects stalledThe requirement of contractors out of India to complete projects funded by that country is posing a major problem for…
Salary increase, Scholarships/Training and Mentoring needed to improve Nursing in GuyanaThe Guyana Nurses Association (GNA) is calling for a salary increase and the strengthening of public health systems even as…
Gov’t spent about $1.64B on drugs, medical supplies from Jan 1, to Feb 28, 2017The total sum expended for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies by the Ministry of Public Health for the period January 1,…
GPHC Board Chairman accuses Parliamentary Committee of having hidden agendaChairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Services, Dr Vindhya Persaud, was during a fact-finding mission to the Georgetown Public…
Charges to be laid against persons who attacked WRDH employeesCharges will be laid against family members who attacked West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) employees and destroyed hospital property last…
Parliamentary Committee informed of major staff, drug shortage at GPHC during visitAcross the board, the shortage of doctors and nurses at the Georgetown Public Hospital is a major concern for management…
May – June rains expected to be above normal(GINA) The May – June rainy season in Guyana has commenced, and rainfall through this period is expected to be…
Forensic Audit launched into Public Health procurement systemFollowing complaints into the procurement process, the quality of drugs, and allegations of shortage of drugs, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals…
CPA installs visiting committee to ensure children’s institutions operate at minimum standardsThe Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA), has installed the new visiting committee for children’s residential care institutions during the…
DDL, DHB among companies to receive 2017 National OSH Workplace AwardThe National Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health this morning held its 2017 National Occupational Safety and Health Workplace…
Albouystown Health Centre to be re-opened early May after approximate $15M renovation.The Georgetown Municipality is looking to re-open the doors of the newly refurbished Albouystown Health Centre. The centre was closed…
Age of consent should be aligned with access sexual and reproductive health services- Youth LeadersPANCAP Coordinating Unit, CARICOM Secretariat- The Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), Meeting of Caribbean Youth Leaders – Sexual…
GWI officials meet with Hubu residents in light of complaints of poor water qualityManaging Director of the Guyana Water Inc. Dr. Richard Van West-Charles recently met with residents of Hubu Backdam with the…
Financial & technical resources to be boosted to improve care of the elderlyBy Stacy Carmichael-James A strategic plan for the elderly in Guyana was this morning presented to necessary stakeholders at a forum…
