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...
‘We outlived the services at NA hospital’ – Health Minister says new facility to be built
A new hospital will be built at New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony revealed...
With growing population, Fort Ordinance gets new $38M health centre
A new health centre has been constructed at Fort Ordinance, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) as part of efforts to...
Six children died from dengue during recent surge- Health Minister
Six children died over the past few weeks after they were infected with dengue, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said...
HPV vaccination uptake low in Reg. 6 but Health Ministry hopes to expand treatment
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says not enough people are taking vaccines to protect themselves from the Human Papilloma Virus...
Two children die after infected with dengue
The two children, who were receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Public Hospital after being...
Two children in ICU after infected with dengue; Guyana has 2000+ active cases
Two children are critically ill and receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Public Hospital after...
Authorities to ‘track down’ HIV patients who do not show up for treatment
By Lazeena Yearwood Lazeena@newsroom.gy There are about 9,500 people in Guyana living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) but some...
$23M health centre opens in Siriki
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Friday commissioned a new health centre in the community of Siriki, nestled along...
Swift action from doctor saves pregnant woman
See below the full release from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation: In a remarkable display of dedication and expertise, Dr....
Improved services at GPHC Pathology Dept. with new technology, staff
With the recent purchase of two cutting-edge machines, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is reporting a major improvement in...
Health Minister visits survivor of fatal Mahdia dorm fire in New York
Just two months following the tragic Mahdia dormitory fire, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony visited one of the most...
Guyana’s growth lies in education, healthcare – outgoing Indian High Commissioner
Education and healthcare are two key areas of focus and through the collaboration between Guyana and India, thousands of persons...
US helping Guyana improve data management in health sector
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is partnering with the Guyana Ministry of...
GPHC introduces electronic medical record keeping
In an effort to provide more efficient services at the Georgetown Public Hospital, the first phase of the highly anticipated...
‘Everyone plays a role’ in eliminating mosquito borne diseases – Specialist
Amid an upsurge of dengue cases in Guyana and the Latin America/Caribbean (LAC) Region, the Ministry of Health is conducting...
Specialist warns against self-medicating to treat dengue
There are more than 300 active dengue cases currently recorded in Guyana and with symptoms similar to the regular flu,...
With new radiation safety law, Guyana can become premier diagnostic healthcare provider- Dr Ramsammy
Guyana’s diagnostic capabilities will be significantly improved to provide premier services with the Radiation Safety and Security Amendment Bill 2022...
Dengue rapid tests available across the country- Dr. Ramsammy
Guyana recorded an increase in the number of persons affected by dengue and Advisor to the Minister of Health Dr....
