Health
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Niño
GENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) – The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Niño that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months. El Niño is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts...
Guyana prepares for historic robotic surgery as healthcare enters new era
Guyana is preparing to make medical history with what could become the longest-distance robotic cardiac surgery ever performed. President Irfaan...
Caribbean eating too much salt as hypertension, heart disease surge — CARPHA warns
The Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA, is sounding the alarm over dangerously high salt consumption across the region, warning that...
New medical bonds to improve access to medicine, reduce shortages
The Government is moving to improve access to medicine and reduce shortages across Guyana through the construction of several regional...
Hantavirus is not COVID-19: Caribbean Health Agency says risk remains low
Hantavirus recently struck a European cruise vessel, infecting several individuals with three confirmed deaths. While there have been many concerns...
Faster results, diagnosis for X-rays with new AI software at public hospitals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is improving the country’s ability to diagnose and treat patients efficiently, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony recently...
PCOS gets a new name
(ABC News) A condition that impacts millions of women is getting a new name. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a reproductive hormone imbalance, will...
Generic version of Ozempic to enter Guyana soon but Dr. Anthony warns against misuse
Minister of Health Frank Anthony says a generic version of Ozempic, a diabetes medication also widely used for weight loss,...
Improved healthcare interventions reducing maternal deaths – Dr Anthony
Guyana has recorded a significant decline in maternal deaths over the past decade, with targeted healthcare interventions and specialised training...
Cardiologist warns of rising sudden cardiac deaths among young Guyanese
A leading local cardiologist is raising concern over an apparent increase in sudden, unexpected deaths among young adults in Guyana,...
Guyanese Dr. Prem Misir publishes new book on AI in healthcare
Dr. Prem Misir, a Guyanese academic and author, has published another book, this time focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in...
Guyana’s Dr. Doobay champions next generation of doctors at Toronto Metropolitan University
Dr. Doobay, a Guyanese who has distinguished himself in the medical field and through his philanthropic endeavours, is helping to...
Testing centres in communities to help gov’t revolutionise healthcare
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says new testing centres will be set up in communities across the country as part of...
EU and Guyana strengthen health, research partnership
As part of a high-level mission to the Caribbean, the European Commission’s Deputy Director-General for International Partnerships (INTPA), Mr. Martin...
Republic Bank, UNICEF in US$50,000 partnership for adolescent mental health support
Republic Bank Guyana Limited and UNICEF Guyana on Wednesday formally signed a USD$50,000 landmark partnership agreement to advance adolescent mental...
Over 80,000 children screened in nationwide health programme – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday revealed that more than 80,000 children across Guyana have already been screened under a nationwide...
Authorities urge stronger surveillance as region enters new phase in fight against FMD
Stronger surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response systems must be central to the region’s next phase of Foot and Mouth Disease...
Livestock disease-free status underpins Guyana’s goal to serve region – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said Guyana’s disease-free status is central to protecting food supply and expanding regional production. The...
Guyana ready to lead Regional telemedicine push– President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali says Guyana is ready to take a leading role in advancing telemedicine across the Caribbean, highlighting...
Caribbean health leaders pushing innovation as key to future pandemic response
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has opened its 70th Annual Health Research Conference with a strong call for innovation,...
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
(BBC) Children aged 17 or younger in the United Kingdom will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, as the...
