Health
STRIDE592 launches pioneering ‘Girls on the Move’ initiative to empower Guyana’s next generation
Guyanese wellness organisation STRIDE592 has officially launched ‘Girls on the Move’, a ground-breaking programme designed to empower young women across the nation through the powerful combination of running, mentorship, and mental health support. Aimed at girls aged between six and 18, the transformative initiative seeks to build confidence and resilience at a time when young...
GPHC advances multi-specialty robotic surgeries
Following the historic launch of robotic surgery in Guyana on May 26, 2026, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has...
Strict penalties for health workers who bypass new centralised medical supply system
Health officials who operate outside Guyana’s new centralised medical supply system will be sent home, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali...
Young people dominate 847 new positive cases as COVID surge continues
Guyana continues to record high daily numbers for new positive COVID-19 cases with some 847 new infections recorded in the...
Four more die from COVID-19; over 3,000 in home isolation
A 42-year-old man from Region Four (Demerara- Mahaica), who was partially vaccinated, is among the four additional COVID-19 deaths reported...
Dr Ramsammy appointed Chairman of GPHC’s Board
A new Board of Directors has been appointed for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) with effect from January 1,...
‘It might not be COVID’ – Health Minister says to check with doctors about flu symptoms
Though there is a surge in the number of people currently infected with the novel coronavirus, Health Minister Dr. Frank...
Nearly 1,000 infected with COVID; Dr. Anthony pleads with people to stay isolated
A total of 967 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in just one day as the number of active cases...
Unvaccinated woman, 62, among two COVID deaths; 779 cases recorded
A 62-year-old unvaccinated woman from Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) and a 70-year-old fully vaccinated man also from Region Six...
‘More infectious but not as deadly’ – Dr Bux offers prevention tips against Omicron
Guyanese are waking up daily to worrying increases in COVID-19 positive cases with the Omicron variant suspected to be responsible...
Georgetown High Court closes temporarily following surge in COVID cases
The Georgetown High Court and all of its offices will be closed effective Wednesday until January 10, 2022, as a...
OMICRON SURGE: Pres. Ali urges vaccination or ‘self-imposed mandatory mask-wearing’
President Irfaan Ali during an emergency virtual media briefing on Wednesday urged citizens to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere...
‘Don’t swamp testing sites’ – Health Minister says amid rush for COVID tests
If you have been in close contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive, it will take about five days before...
COVID cases mount as nearly 800 people infected in 24-hrs; 2500+ people infected currently
Just 24 hours after 485 people tested positive for COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has stated that another 788...
Man, 38, among two COVID deaths; 485 cases recorded
A 38-year-old fully vaccinated man from Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) and a 60-year-old fully vaccinated man from Region Four...
Education Ministry receives thousands of protective equipment
The Ministry of Education today received a quantity of COVID-19 personal protective equipment from Sewa International Guyana. Some 80,719 face...
Probe launched into death of newborn at NA hospital
An investigation has been launched after the death of a baby during delivery on New Year’s Day at the New...
‘Junior doctors’ among positive COVID-19 cases at GPHC
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is now battling an outbreak of COVID-19 among staff members even as it is...
Massive surge as nearly 500 COVID-19 cases recorded in 24-hrs
Over the past few days, there has been a significant increase in the number of people infected with the novel...
WHO sees more evidence that Omicron causes milder symptoms
Reuters – More evidence is emerging that the Omicron coronavirus variant is affecting the upper respiratory tract, causing milder symptoms...
Unvaccinated woman, 69, dies from COVID; 94 new cases
A 69-year-old unvaccinated woman from Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) died on January 1 after she was infected with COVID-19,...
