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...
Campbellville Health Centre records 179 cases of ‘Red Eye’ in one week
In the last week alone, the Campbellville Health Centre has seen a dramatic increase in cases of conjunctivitis better known...
Gov’t finalising health insurance policy for Ministers
State Minister Joseph Harmon today (Jun 16, 2017) disclosed that the government is in the process of finalising a health...
Traffic lawlessness/vending around GPHC to be addressed- GPHC CEO (ag)
Written by Leroy Smith Vehicles and vendors around the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) which hinders the free passage of...
Former Health Minister supports Tobacco Control Bill; Urges parties to allow MPs to vote conscience
The passage of the Tobacco Control Bill will “represent a momentous event for our legislators and, more importantly, will be...
Health Services Director claims all procedures followed in recent neonatal death
The Director of Regional Health Services in Region Six, told media operatives earlier today (Tuesday, June 13) that all the...
500 persons benefit from free hearing aids
Some 500 persons including children and the elderly received free hearing aid devices from the prestige Starkey Hearing Foundation. The...
Woman blames New Amsterdam Hospital Staff for baby’s death
29-year-old Bibi Gildharry of Smithfield, New Amsterdam is pleading for justice for her child who died hours after being born...
Regional Governments must help fight Teenage pregnancy- Deputy CMO
GEORGETOWN, MOPH – DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) Dr. Karen Gordon-Boyle Monday urged Caribbean countries to help roll back adolescent...
More than $1B in contracts awarded for drugs and medical supplies for GPHC
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is expected to be supplied with requisite pharmaceutical (drugs) and medical supplies needed after...
Residents of Mahdia affected by flooding -CDC ready to respond
Chairman of Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight), Mr. Bonaventure Fredericks, today (Friday, June 09, 2017) said that the community of Mahdia is...
GPHC CEO fired with immediate effect; Brigadier Lewis to act as new CEO
Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Mr. Allan Johnson has been removed from his...
CDC providing new homes, infrastructure to flood affected Region 7 & 8 residents
Several agencies are aiding in the in the recovery process of the flood affected residents in Regions Seven and Eight....
Local Health facilities to be made more resilient to Natural Disasters
June 7, 2017 (PAHO / WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) selected 16 hospitals and health centers in...
All systems in place to mitigate possible flooding- Minister Patterson
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 1, 2017) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), which has responsibilities for disaster management and risk reduction,...
Department of Labour reports 100 percent decrease in work place deaths
Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection Keith Scott says the Occupational Safety and Health Unit within the Department of...
Regions Seven and Eight gradually returning to normalcy
Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight) and Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) are gradually returning to normalcy as floodwaters continue to recede. The Civil Defence...
GPHC Officials upbraided for failure to address non-submission of 2015-2016 finances
Written by Devina Samaroo It was high drama on Monday morning (May 29, 2017) when the Finance Director of the...
Stimulating Health and Wellness in Global Advertising requires collective voice- Minister Lawrence tells 70th World Health Assembly
The ability to bring about change in the food industry needs a collective voice in order to go up against...
