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...
Residents complain about insanitary condition, stench at Hospital’s waste facility
Plagued with rodents, flies, mosquitoes and unhealthy odour, persons residing next to the Woodlands Hospital are calling on the authority...
VIDEO: At 63 and with Parkinson’s, Dennis Ganesh sticks to karate and his bicycle
By Devina Samaroo Over 50 Guyanese are affected by Parkinson’s Disease, with the most common symptoms known to be shaking,...
119 neonatal deaths at GPHC in one year
A total of 119 babies died in the Neonatal Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) from June 1,...
‘Health Centres should not tell patients they don’t have drugs’ – Lawrence
Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence says health institutions across the country should have no excuse for turning away patients...
Flood relief for Reg 9; 59 residents evacuated
Fifty-nine persons have been evacuated from their homes and placed into shelters as flooding persists in Region Nine. The Civil...
Investigation launched into stillbirth at New Amsterdam hospital
Director of Regional Health Services, Jevaughn Stephens Friday said an investigation has been launched into how a young woman lost...
19-Y-0 blames NA hospital for death of unborn child
A 19-year old Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice woman is blaming the New Amsterdam Hospital for the death of her unborn...
Reg. 7 mental health patients want Dr Harry’s monthly visits restored
Mental health patients of Cuyuni/Mazaruni (Region Seven) want the Government to restore psychiatrist Dr Bhiro Harry’s monthly visit to the...
Insulin available for all patients
The Ministry of Public Health advises that there is no shortage of insulin at public medical facilities and that diabetic...
Mabaruma Doctors save lives of mother & baby with emergency C-Section
The Mabaruma Regional Hospital can boast of completing its first successful caesarean section (C-section) under local anesthesia and by local...
Lusignan Inmates undergo substance abuse prevention training
Inmates of the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara (ECD) are undergoing a three-day substance abuse prevention programme being executed by...
VIDEO: 12ft Camudi snake caught at Grove
An estimated 12 feet long Camudi snake was this morning captured by residents of the Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank...
APA raises issues of mercury poisoning, mining on titled lands
By Bibi Khatoon As the local mining industry continues to grapple with the challenge of eliminating mercury use, the Amerindian...
Minister Ally hospitalised, to seek further treatment overseas
Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally is in good spirits and resting comfortably at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where...
National cyclist Beyonce Ross had little chances of regaining consciousness – Dr Dukhi
By Devina Samaroo Neurosurgeon, Dr Amarnauth Dukhi Monday said the 15-year-old national champion cyclist Beyonce Ross, who was diagnosed with...
PAHO teams to assess mercury situation at GGMC, GGB
By Devina Samaroo Two high-level teams from the Pan – American Health Organisation (PAHO) will be contracted by the Government...
No official report deaths of GGMC workers are mercury related – Ministry
The recent deaths of four workers attached to the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) have not been proven to...
‘Reaching for a better life with good health’ – Health Expo opens
President David Granger on Wednesday officially declared open the annual Health Expo at the Sophia Exhibition Centre. In his remarks,...
