Health
Guyana advances towards a world-class organ donation, transplant system
In an effort to strengthen Guyana’s healthcare capabilities and improve patient outcomes, the Ministry of Health has launched a 31-month Initiative to build a sustainable, resilient and internationally aligned organ donation and transplantation system. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, met with a delegation from the Donation and Transplantation Institute (DTI Foundation), the Human Organ...
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...
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...
COVID-19 cases exceed 900; 11 in ICU
Guyana’s COVID-19 cases continued to climb with 44 new cases recorded on August 22, bringing the total number of known...
GDF medic delivers healthy baby boy at Kaikan
Guyana Defence Force Medic, Lance Corporal (LCPL) Thirston Tappin, rendered medical attention to Nairobi Marquez, 34, which resulted in the...
47-Y-0 woman dies from COVID-19; death toll now at 31
As of 18:00hrs on August 21, 2020, Guyana recorded thirty one (31) COVID-19 related deaths. The Ministry of Health (MOH)...
COVID-19 cases climb to 881 as 35 new cases recorded
Guyana on August 21, 2020, recorded 35 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 881, including...
Lab techs. aiming to test over 600 COVID-19 samples by Saturday
By Isanella Patoir Medical technologists at the National Public Health Reference Laboratory are hoping to test approximately 600 COVID-19 samples...
Health Minister rebukes fake news on COVID-19 testing kits
See below full statement issued by Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony: The Ministry of Health would like to strongly...
Guyana records 30th COVID-19 death
See full statement from the Ministry of Health below: As of 18:00hrs on August 20, 2020, Guyana recorded thirty (30)...
70 new cases take COVID-19 total to 846
As of August 20, 2020, Guyana surpassed over 800 confirmed COVID-19 cases with a record number of daily cases, 70....
‘Big package’ from EU to help Guyana rebuild from COVID-19 – Ambassador Cantó
By Bibi Khatoon With the 2020 national elections completed and a legitimate Government now in place, the European Union (EU)...
Airport for second phase of re-opening next month
The second phase of reopening the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) will commence from September 1, according to the Guyana...
BREAKING: Two more persons die from COVID-19; deaths now at 29
As of 18:00hrs on August 19, 2020, Guyana registered 29 COVID-19 related deaths. The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs...
Five Cubans, two Berbicians add to COVID-19 cases in Region Six
Region Six, East Berbice /Corentyne, has recorded seven new COVID-19 cases within the past 24 hours. This was disclosed by...
Gov’t to spend $500 million to ensure students, teachers are safe when schools reopen
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that his Government will be utilizing some $500 million to equip schools for safe...
Gov’t addressing 700 backlog of COVID tests; new machines, medical technologists by next week
With a backlog of 700 COVID – 19 tests pending and lengthy turnaround time for testing, the Irfaan Ali Government...
COVID-19: President Ali announces sweeping measures to offer relief to citizens, businesses
Just over two weeks after taking office, President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a slew of measures intended to offer...
40 new COVID-19 cases in Regions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9
Guyana has recorded 40 new COVID-19 cases as of August 19, 2020 bringing the total number of confirmed cases to...
Four persons who tested for COVID-19 die without results
Officials in Bartica, Region Seven are concerned over the time taken to receive COVID-19 test results. Mayor of Bartica, Gifford...
Guyana records 27th COVID-19 death
See full statement below: As of 14:00hrs on August 19, 2020, Guyana recorded twenty-seven (27) COVID-19 related deaths. The Ministry...
