Health
Electric shock therapy now available for mental health patients in GuyanaThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in collaboration with the Center for Global Health at Northwell Health (USA), officially inaugurated…
Hand-in-Hand Insurance expanding overseas healthcare access with new partnershipHand-in-Hand Insurance Company, one of Guyana’s oldest and most trusted insurers, has entered into a strategic partnership with Joint Independent…
Guyana launches first-ever National ‘Flu Vaccine’ programmeIn a historic step for Guyana’s healthcare system, the Ministry of Health on Friday launched the first National Influenza Vaccine…
Electronic patient record to be fully operational by mid 2026Guyana’s healthcare sector is undergoing a major digital transformation, with the government rolling out electronic patient health records and online…
Chinese medical team offers free clinic in Linden, strengthening health ties with GuyanaChina’s 20th medical team to Guyana recently held a free clinic and cultural exhibition in the mining town of Linden,…
Managers urged to shield workers from rising heat stressEmployers should take action to protect outdoor workers from mounting heat stress, a local environmental health officer has urged, as…
Seven Guyanese doctors head to China for training with CNOOC supportSeven Guyanese doctors have been awarded scholarships to pursue clinical and technical training in China, as part of an exchange…
Guyana’s vet care being revolutionised with digital & AI technologiesIn a major leap for veterinary medicine in Guyana, Dr. Nardeo Bassoodeo, the head of Animal Kingdom Pet Hospital, has…
PAHO urges more surveillance for chikungunya, oropouche cases in AmericasThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for reinforcing surveillance, clinical management and vector control to address localized chikungunya…
Guyana to deploy drones for urgent blood supply nationwide – Pres. AliIn a bold leap into the future of healthcare delivery, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the rollout of…
‘The doors to hope’ – Sixth Regional Hospital at No. 75 Village commissionedThe No. 75 Village Regional Hospital is the sixth modern health facility to be commissioned in Guyana in recent months,…
25,000 patients seen at new regional hospitals; over 200 babies deliveredWithin months of opening, five regional hospitals across Guyana have seen approximately 25,000 patients. This is according to President Dr…
Region Two will get College of Medical Sciences – Pres. Ali announcesRegion Two has been earmarked as one of the regions to offer the University of Guyana’s (UG) College of Medical…
Modern healthcare for Essequibo as $6.6B Lima Regional Hospital opensPublic healthcare delivery on the Essequibo Coast is expected to be transformed with the official opening of the $6.6 billion…
Surgeries with the support of robots must be done in Guyana – Pres. AliPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Friday said Guyana’s healthcare system must become so technologically advanced that robots can assist with…
Wisroc gets new $138M fire stationTo quickly respond to fire emergencies and protect lives and property, a new $138 million fire station has been commissioned…
US$5M Technical School unveiled to support national eHEALTH rolloutHealth Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has announced plans to establish a US$5 million technical school dedicated to training persons to…



