Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Health
National initiative launched to strengthen hospital quality, patient safetyA national initiative to strengthen hospital quality and patient safety was launched on Thursday by the Ministry of Health in…
Guyana adopts ‘ECHO’ initiative to strengthen healthcare capacityGuyana on Wednesday adopted the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) initiative as part of efforts to improve the skills…
DeKinderen Hospital treats over 16,000 patients in early 2026Thousands of patients in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are already benefiting from expanded access to free healthcare services, just…
Guyana’s disaster response being strengthened with multi-agency trainingHealthcare workers and first responders across Guyana on Monday commenced specialised training aimed at strengthening the country’s disaster response capacity.…
12-year-old cancer patient dies before funds could be raised for overseas surgeryTwelve-year-old Marlon Jupiter, who had been battling an aggressive form of blood cancer for more than a year, died before…
Region Three patients get support as dialysis demand growsKidney failure is projected to become the fifth leading cause of death worldwide by 2040. Against this backdrop, the Ameena…
Family seeks $7.3M for surgery to save 12-Y-O cancer patientThe family of 12-year-old Marlon Jupiter is urgently appealing to the public for financial assistance to help fund a life-saving…
GPHC turns to court again as vendors return despite previous removal effortThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has moved to the High Court in a fresh bid to force the Georgetown…
Largest U.S. LAMAT mission to help strengthen local healthcare capacityGuyana’s healthcare capacity is expected to be strengthened through the support of the 80-member U.S. Southern Command Lesser Antilles Medical…
Guyana, United States to launch joint medical mission under LAMAT 2026The United States and Guyana are set to launch the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Teams (LAMAT) mission, a health…
GPHC’s supervision procedures for high-risk patients intensified – CEOPatient monitoring procedures at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation are being reviewed as the hospital moves to strengthen safety protocols…
‘Children can go to school, live normally’ – Local doctor on pediatric kidney careChildren with kidney disease in Guyana will have access to life-changing dialysis treatments that let them go to school, play,…
Gov’t moves to strengthen kidney care as amputations riseConcerned about a rise in amputations among diabetic patients, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said the government is strengthening efforts…
More than 100 children battling kidney disease, new grant to boost healthcareHealth authorities have found that more than 100 children are battling kidney disease, and a passionate local doctor has helped…
No surge in cases but Health Ministry monitoring dengue, chikungunya situationHealth Minister Dr Frank Anthony said Guyana has not seen a recent surge in the number of individuals affected by…
New wellness centre for healthcare workers opens at EcclesHealthcare workers are being encouraged to prioritise their well-being, and for staff at the Eccles Health Centre, a new wellness…
Kidney failure patient Diana Parasram gets a new lifelineFor Diana Parasram, dialysis is not simply a medical treatment — it is the lifeline that keeps her alive. After…
