Health
Guyana advances towards a world-class organ donation, transplant system
In an effort to strengthen Guyana’s healthcare capabilities and improve patient outcomes, the Ministry of Health has launched a 31-month Initiative to build a sustainable, resilient and internationally aligned organ donation and transplantation system. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, met with a delegation from the Donation and Transplantation Institute (DTI Foundation), the Human Organ...
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...
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...
Almost 50 COVID deaths already recorded in Sept.; 263 new cases
Five people who were infected with SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19, have all died on Friday, according...
‘It is my responsibility to protect those who want to get vaccinated’ – Pres. Ali
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy President Dr. Irfaan Ali has underscored that he has a responsibility to protect those people who...
Guyana being made a destination for health education, medical studies – Pres. Ali
Efforts are being made to improve Guyana’s healthcare system and to make healthcare more accessible to people but President Dr....
$2B Suddie hospital upgrade to see 250+ beds, ICU
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy The Suddie hospital along the Essequibo Coast in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) is set to receive...
Over 4,000 schoolgirls in Berbice to benefit from First Lady’s menstrual hygiene initiative
First lady Arya Ali on Friday launched the Menstrual Hygiene Initiative in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) at the Line Path...
10 more die from COVID-19; 218 new cases recorded
The Ministry of Health on Friday reported that 10 more people died from COVID-19, taking the country’s death toll since...
Aggressive COVID vaccination drive for M&CC later this month
In keeping with the recent published Gazetted COVID-19 Order which states that persons must be vaccinated or present a negative...
All US gov’t workers must be vaccinated; businesses with 100+ workers must comply with new requirements
(CNN) President Joe Biden on Thursday imposed stringent new vaccine rules on federal workers, large employers and health care staff...
Two more die from COVID; 240 new cases recorded
Two more persons – a 69-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman – both from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) died from the...
Unvaccinated United Airlines employees to be put on temporary leave
(NPR) In a move to further protect workers and customers from COVID-19, United Airlines has told employees who are seeking...
COVID-19: ‘One dose does not fully protect you’ – Health Minister
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has appealed once again for persons to get their second dose of the COVID-19...
Girl, 13, who fell ill after receiving vaccine now at home recovering well – father
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy A 13-year-old girl who attends the Parika Salem Secondary school in Region Three fell ill just...
Cuba: The first country in the world to vaccinate children under 12
(Liberationnews.org) – In the battle against COVID-19, Cuba has been a country of firsts. It is the only country in...
32 deaths recorded in first week of September
Three women died on Tuesday after they were infected with the disease COVID-19, the Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday....
Health Form no longer required to enter Guyana; only vaccination card, PCR test
PRESS RELEASE FROM CJIA Passenger Locator Form No longer required September 8, 2021 The Cheddi Jagan International Airport wishes to...
No jab, no pay: Quebec gives healthcare workers deadline to get fully vaccinated
www.cbc.ca – Quebec healthcare workers in both the public and private systems who are not adequately vaccinated by Oct. 15...
COVID hotspots: Tuschen, Diamond, Kitty, Bartica
Areas classified as COVID-19 hotspots across the country are being closely monitored by the government as Guyana faces a third,...
Woman, 31, among COVID deaths; over 2,000 active cases
There are 2, 422 active COVID-19 cases in Guyana with 161 new infections recorded within 24 hours. The new cases...
