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Children with dengue fighting high fevers, rashes like bloodshots – Paediatrician
Six children died after being infected with dengue over the past few weeks and more children have been infected with the mosquito-borne disease.
With this surge in cases, Paediatrician at the Georgetown Public Hospital, Dr. Marcel…
‘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 on Monday.
“We strongly believe that we have outlived the services of that hospital, so very soon, we will be…
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 provide residents with easier access to health services.
The $38 million facility was commissioned on Monday.…
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 on Monday.
“Since we’ve seen the outbreak here, six children died at the Georgetown (Public) Hospital.
“It’s…
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 (HPV) in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne).
“This is something that is totally preventable, this is…
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 infected with dengue, passed away.
This was confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Sunday.
He,…
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 they were infected with dengue.
This was revealed by Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony on Friday afternoon…
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 patients do not regularly seek continued treatment. As such, the local authorities have started…
$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 the Pomeroon River in Region Two.
The $23 million facility was strategically placed to ease the burden on locals,…
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. Tiffany Fiedtkou, an esteemed anaesthesiologist at GPHC, undertook a life-saving emergency intervention…