Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Health
Groundbreaking portable life-support device available at Caribbean Heart InstituteThe Caribbean Heart Institute is proud to announce the availability and advanced use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). This cutting-edge…
Hydromet forecasts ‘above normal’ rainfall in months aheadThe Hydrometeorological Service hosted its 19th National Climate Outlook Forum on Monday at the Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown, unveiling the…
Skilled attendant present at 90% of childbirths – Chief Medical OfficerGuyana’s efforts to ensure safer childbirth have pushed skilled birth attendance to 90 per cent as health officials target global…
Targeted nutrition and treatment helped reduce diabetes cases by half – Health MinisterAs Guyana strives to reduce the number of persons battling diabetes, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Wednesday disclosed that…
Local doctors to train in Brazil as Gov’t aims to reduce transplant testing costAs part of efforts to strengthen the country’s transplant and organ donation programme and reduce the hefty US$3,000 cost, local…
Health Ministry launches recipe bookHealth Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday launched the ‘Colourful Cooking for Healthy Living’ recipe book with emphasis on nutritional…
Mass drug campaign to eliminate filariasis commences in Regions Three, FourThe mass drug administration (MDA) for 2025 to combat Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) was launched on Friday with Regions Three and…
Deadly gas station explosion: Three persons discharged from G/town hospital, four still receiving care See below the full release from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation: The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) wishes to provide…
Ministry of Health extends condolences and orders review following infant’s deathSee full statement issued by the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health expresses its deepest condolences to the family…
Mother seeking help for three-month-old baby in need of liver transplantChristina Jagernauth is pleading for the public’s assistance to save her three-month-old daughter, baby Alia, who has been diagnosed with…
Misinformation about breast cancer treatment costing lives – Dr. GhaziBreast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in Guyana, but according to Dr. Syed Ghazi of…
Study reveals Caribbean youth struggle with depression, anxietyA regional study on the mental health of children and youth has revealed that a significant number of young people…
Guyana launches national Early Warning System to combat emerging drug threatsGuyana has now joined several Caribbean countries in strengthening its response to new and emerging drug threats with the official…
Qatar medical mission to conduct over 100 surgeries in GuyanaA specialised medical mission from Qatar is in Guyana to conduct more than 100 surgeries on both pediatric and adult…
Maternal deaths at GPHC linked to referrals from private hospitals – RambarranWhile there has been a slight increase in maternal deaths recorded at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for the…
Cancer Institute launches affordable screening to save livesBreast cancer remains the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Guyana, accounting for nearly…
Over 9,700 Guyanese received medical assistance worth $4.2 billion over the past five yearsMore than 9,700 Guyanese patients have received life-saving medical assistance worth $4.2 billion over the past five years, according to…
