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...
31 new COVID cases from 992 tests
Another 31 individuals were infected with the novel coronavirus over a 24-hour period, after 992 tests were done, the Ministry...
‘Don’t panic’ – Health Minister says after FDA limits use of J&J vaccine
One day after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is limiting the use of the Johnson...
Six new COVID-19 cases
Another six people were infected with the novel coronavirus over a 24-hour period, after 303 tests were done, the Ministry...
15 new COVID cases from 963 tests
A total of 15 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Thursday from a total of 963 tests, taking the overall...
One patient in COVID ICU; 27 more infections
Another 27 individuals were infected with the novel coronavirus over a 24-hour period, after 2,085 tests were done, the Ministry...
New maternal unit in Berbice nears completion
A new maternal unit is being constructed at the New Amsterdam hospital in Region Six, and Health Minister Dr. Frank...
Illegal, unregistered drugs seized from pharmacies, private hospital
The Government Analyst- Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD), in a press release issued on Tuesday, stated that it has seized...
Two new COVID cases, one person in ICU
A total of two new COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday from a total of 532 tests, taking the overall...
Nine new COVID cases, one patient in ICU
A total of nine new COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday from a total of 1, 393 tests, taking the...
Eight new COVID cases, one patient in hospital
A total of eight new COVID-19 cases were reported on Saturday from a total of 590 tests, taking the overall...
No spike in COVID cases or adverse reactions recorded as school reopens – Health Minister
A complete return to full face-to-face classes started on Monday and since then, there has not been a spike in COVID-19...
Eight new COVID cases but no patient in hospital
A total of eight new COVID-19 cases were reported on Friday from a total of 882 tests, taking the overall...
GPHC dismisses report of female patient being raped
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has dismissed reports of a female patient being raped after a surgical procedure. The...
10 new COVID cases, no patient hospitalised
A total of ten new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Thursday from a total of 1, 077 tests, taking the...
No more medical referrals for Lethem residents as ICU set to open
Residents of Lethem and by extension Region Nine (Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo) will no longer have to be medevaced...
19 new COVID cases; 96 in home isolation
Guyana recorded 19 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday from a total of 1, 533 tests, taking the total number of...
Still no success in getting special children’s Pfizer vaccine – Health Minister
Despite several months of discussions and negotiations, the Guyana Government has been unable to secure special COVID-19 vaccines for children...
Teen pregnancy still prevalent but gov’t focusing on future for mothers – Dr Persaud
The government has been working over the years to reduce teen pregnancy but despite several interventions, including public awareness and...
