Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Health
GPHC launches ‘eCARE’: a new era of secure, digital healthcareIn a major step towards digitising the healthcare sector, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has launched ‘eCARE,’ an electronic…
Over 100 complete patient care assistant training programmeA total of 128 individuals from Regions Three and Four have successfully completed the Ministry of Health’s Patient Care Assistant…
Regions Three, Four targeted in new mass drug administration campaignTraining for a new round of mass drug administration (MDA) to combat Lymphatic Filariasis in Regions Three and Four was…
CT scans, dialysis treatment for the first time in region five as Bath hospital opensBoasting a CT scanning machine, three surgical theatres, two dialysis units, a medical imaging room, a 24-hour pharmacy and laboratory,…
Caribbean health bodies focus on better pandemic preparednessA two-day Regional Health Security (RHS) workshop, hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), is underway at the Pegasus…
12,000 women received cervical cancer screening through MoH initiativeHealth Minister Dr Frank Anthony has said that 12,000 women benefited from the Ministry of Health’s cervical cancer screening programme…
Scientific triumph for Guyana as costly HPV 9-valent vaccine now availableGuyana has switched to the 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, offering greater protection and improved cancer prevention. This monumental healthcare…
Guyana launches ‘long overdue’ National Suicide Surveillance SystemThe Ministry of Health launched the National Suicide Surveillance System, a move described as a critical milestone in the country’s…
Friday afternoons to be dedicated as sport, recreational period for schools – President AliPresident Irfaan Ali on Monday highlighted the importance of balancing academic and technical education with the development of well-rounded individuals.…
Work on new Medical Campus at New Amsterdam underwayThe Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the government and the University of the West Indies (UWI) to establish a medical…
Gov’t engaging medical institution to have doctors trained in IndiaThe Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Health, is engaging Medversity, a training institution in India, to have medical…
165 students already enrolled in GOAL’s Health Sciences ProgrammesA total of 165 students make up the first batch of persons enrolled in the Guyana Online Academy of Learning’s…
Gov’t, private schools to boost support for students interested in medical sciencesPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Friday that the Government of Guyana will soon begin talks with private institutions to…
From dialysis support to specialised care, new Enmore Regional Hospital to bring major relief to East Coast The new Enmore Regional Hospital was commissioned on Friday night by Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, allowing thousands of East…
Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory and vaccine planning efforts[World Health Organization] - Guyana has made significant progress in recent years in detecting, monitoring and responding to influenza and…
New Guyanese business to boost first aid, emergency preparednessA new community-based business offering safety and emergency response training has launched in Guyana. Action On Scene Establishment – Safety…
China’s ‘Healthy Village’ medical outreach taken to Tiger Bone-BanakariOn Saturday, the 20th China Medical Team for Guyana braved rain to reach Tiger Bone-Banakari village in Region 4, launching…
