Health
Guyana Cancer Society to screen 500 women by year-endThe Guyana Cancer Society, established in March 2022, is making significant progress in its mission to raise awareness and facilitate…
Groundbreaking surgery performed at GPHCThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Monday announced a historic medical achievement in Guyana. Two weeks ago, the hospital's…
More than 10,000 participate in GTT’s Walk/Run for a CauseOn Sunday, over 10,000 Guyanese took the streets of Georgetown to Walk/Run in solidarity with those fighting cancer. The inspiring…
Rotary Club of Garden City takes bold step towards a Polio-Free WorldSee below full press release from Rotary Club of Garden City: The Rotary Club of Garden City - Georgetown reaffirmed…
Some 150 healthcare workers to receive young professional homes in Reg. 10Healthcare workers living in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) who have pending house lot applications will be prioritised to receive young…
Faster diagnosis: Cutting edge X-ray machine now at Linden HospitalPresident Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday commissioned a technologically advanced US$130 thousand X-ray machine at the Linden Hospital Complex. The…
Knee and hip replacement surgeries now free at GPHCHaving recognised the difficulty endured by patients to raise a $200,000 fee to get a knee and hip replacement surgery,…
7 successful scoliosis surgeries conducted at GPHCA 10-member team from the World Paediatric Mission (WPP) has successfully performed seven scoliosis surgeries on two males and five…
First Lady sponsors mammograms for 222 womenAcknowledging that early detection can reduce the risk of breast cancer, the Office of the First Lady through a partnership…
Hundreds benefit from Cancer Society’s free breast cancer screeningThe Guyana Cancer Society, a non-profit organization, provided free breast cancer screening and mammograms to hundreds of persons during sensitisaiton…
GPHC hosts ‘Feel Good, Look Better’ campaign as part of breast cancer sensitisationA breast cancer awareness campaign to sensitise persons on prevention and treatment options for breast cancer was on Thursday hosted…
Children among those vulnerable to heat-related illnessesChildren are among those vulnerable to developing heat-related illnesses especially with increasing temperatures and Paediatrician Dr. Sonia Watts says several…
GPHC completes four successful laparoscopic surgeriesSee the full statement issued below: Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is delighted to announce the successful completion of a…
‘Let’s Talk Green Bench’ initiative launched to promote mental health in 25 schoolsThe government, through the Ministry of Health’s Adolescent Health Unit, has launched its ‘Let’s Talk Green Bench’ initiative in schools…
129 benefit from eye care in Region 5The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security's Difficult Circumstances Unit ensured a total of 129 individuals benefited from its…
Health Ministry lists companies approved to sell treated water Water is an essential element of our daily lives and our immediate environment. Its significance lies in sustaining our health…
Rotary Club of Georgetown at State House for blood drive this SaturdaySee the full statement issued below: The Rotary Club of Georgetown is proud to announce its upcoming blood drive event,…



