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...
Eye Clinic launched at Doobay Gafoor Medical Centre to expand affordable care
The Doobay Gafoor Medical and Research Centre on Wednesday officially launched the Latchmin Kissoon and Family Eye Clinic, expanding its...
Advanced eye care services available in Guyana with new Optique Eye Hospital
Guyanese no longer need to travel abroad for specialised eye care services, following the official opening of the Optique Eye...
Remote Reg. 1 communities get new health centres
Residents of two remote communities in Region One (Barima- Waini) have improved access to healthcare services as two new centres...
Hidden risks for employees sitting all day, lifting heavy loads – Physiotherapist warns
In the rush to meet deadlines and move from one task to the next, many workers overlook how the job...
Bartica Regional Hospital to be completed in 24 months
The Ministry of Health on Saturday celebrated a major milestone with the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of a new,...
GRPA keen on expanding reproductive health services
Advancing reproductive healthcare in Guyana is a priority of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), and the body is expanding...
GRPA calls for more men to be screened for prostate cancer
Kobe Smith, the Director of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), says not enough men are being screened for prostate...
New health centre, rehabilitation hubs for Reg. 1 communities
Region One’s health sector capabilities are getting a much-needed boost with the construction of a new health centre, several rehabilitation...
More choices for women as GRPA introduces Contraceptive Patch
A new contraceptive option has entered the Guyanese market as health providers move to expand reproductive choices for women and...
Heavy rainfall expected across Guyana this week
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is warning of possible flooding as heavy rainfall is expected to intensify across Guyana upto...
Guyana, US medical mission delivers 3,000 patient services, 500 procedures
The 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission concluded on Friday after delivering thousands of medical services across Guyana...
Region Eight businesses warned over unlicensed alcohol sales
Business proprietors in Region Eight have been urged to comply with licensing laws amid ongoing concerns about the sale of...
Field hospital to be established in Essequibo – President Ali
Residents of Essequibo in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) will soon have access to a field hospital, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali...
National initiative launched to strengthen hospital quality, patient safety
A national initiative to strengthen hospital quality and patient safety was launched on Thursday by the Ministry of Health in...
Guyana adopts ‘ECHO’ initiative to strengthen healthcare capacity
Guyana on Wednesday adopted the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) initiative as part of efforts to improve the skills...
DeKinderen Hospital treats over 16,000 patients in early 2026
Thousands of patients in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are already benefiting from expanded access to free healthcare services, just...
Guyana’s disaster response being strengthened with multi-agency training
Healthcare workers and first responders across Guyana on Monday commenced specialised training aimed at strengthening the country’s disaster response capacity....
12-year-old cancer patient dies before funds could be raised for overseas surgery
Twelve-year-old Marlon Jupiter, who had been battling an aggressive form of blood cancer for more than a year, died before...
