Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Health
Balwant Singh’s new Outpatient Pavilion allows hospital to serve 400 patients dailyDr. Balwant Singh's hospital on Saturday commissioned its new Outpatients’ Pavilion at East Street, Georgetown, allowing the private institution to…
Over 100,000 children to benefit from lifelong digital health records — President AliMore than 100,000 Guyanese children will now grow up with their baseline health data captured and permanently recorded under the…
Internal review launched after patient’s fatal jump at GPHCThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Friday confirmed the death of a 70-year-old male patient who reportedly jumped from…
Sahara dust to persist across Guyana until Sunday – EPASee below full release from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the public that…
All Guyanese could now access free eye test, spectacles – Min AnthonyThe government’s voucher-based healthcare programme will be expanded to allow all Guyanese access to eye testing and related services, as…
All citizens now eligible for eye care vouchersAll citizens can benefit from eye care support through the Ministry of Health’s expanded healthcare voucher programme, following the signing…
New $607M plant expands access to treated water in BarticaResidents of the Four Miles to Seven Miles communities in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) now have better access to water…
‘Report them’ — Health Ministry warns against directing patients to private facilitiesHealth Minister Dr Frank Anthony says no individual should be turned away from public hospitals or health centres, and he…
Hinterland health services, child screening in focus at Budget DebateParliamentarians zeroed in on the healthcare sector as the 2026 Budget Debate continued on Wednesday night, clashing on expanded health…
Specialised neurological services coming with new $1 billion centreSee below the press release from the Guyana Office for Investment: The Guyana Office for Investment is pleased to announce…
Health Ministry launches review after previable fetus incident at New Amsterdam HospitalSee below full statement from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health is aware of and regrets an unfortunate…
Living with PCOS publiclyBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Monique Balgobin arrived at the Skin Fairy clinic on Duke Street in Kingston, Georgetown, with the…
GPHC launches investigation after patient jumped to her deathThe female patient who died on Sunday evening after jumping from a window at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) was…
Seamless transfers, efficient diagnosis promised with National Electronic Health Record SystemTransforming public service through the use of technology, the Ministry of Health on Saturday morning launched the National Electronic Health…
$120M digital X-ray machine at Upper Demerara HospitalThe Ministry of Health on Friday commissioned a new digital X-ray machine at Upper Demerara Hospital in Linden, part of…
Two New Year’s babies born at New Amsterdam HospitalThe New Year began on a joyful note at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where two healthy babies were delivered…
GPHC launches website to boost access, transparency & digital healthcareThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has launched its website, marking a key step in the hospital’s ongoing digital transformation.…
