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Cervical Cancer can be eliminated if more people take HPV vaccine – Health Minister
Over the years, cervical cancer has remained the most prevalent cancer among women in the country and the Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony says it can be eliminated if more persons take the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine.
“It is…
Registered nursing programme to train 1,000 people, jobs guaranteed upon completion
Starting next month, the Ministry of Health will be rolling out a registered nursing programme aimed at training 1,000 people annually and upon successful completion, persons are being guaranteed a job within the health sector.
“In about…
$50M ‘first of its kind’ Diabetes Centre opens at Lusignan
By Sharda Bacchus
shardabacchus@newsroom.gy
Aimed at providing all of the specialised care needed to “properly” manage diabetes, a $50M “first of its kind” Diabetes Comprehensive Centre was on Saturday commissioned at Lusignan, East…
CA$2.5M agreement signed to improve maternal, neonatal care in hinterland regions
In a bid to support Guyana’s effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality rate in hinterland regions, the Canadian High Commission to Guyana has signed a CAD$2.5M agreement with McMaster University.
The agreement was signed between…
Businessman brings hope for young cancer patient; calls on others to assist
Seven-year-old Munesh Narayan, who has been diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, is one step closer to receiving the treatment he needs after a contribution by businessman Azruddin Mohamed.
The advanced treatment and…
Improved surveillance, laboratory services key to detect, contain future pandemics-Dr Anthony
To prevent and prepare for future health challenges, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said investments will be made to improve surveillance and laboratory services.
“We really want to build a system where we can respond; so…
166 Region One residents get free spectacles
Husband and wife of 53 years, Ivan and Juliet Bennet, were among 166 persons from Region One to receive free tested spectacles from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Difficult Circumstances Unit (DCU).
A…
‘It gave me validation’ – says Guyanese born doctor who administered first COVID vaccine in US
By Lazeena Yearwood
Lazeena@newsroom.gy
Two years after Dr Michelle Chester administered the first COVID-19 vaccine to a nurse in the United States of America, she says the historical event transformed the lives of many and gave hope…
‘Be patient and kind’ – Nurse Joseph receives prestigious award for exceptional…
By Lazeena Yearwood
Lazeena@newsroom.gy
Marisa Joseph, a nurse attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital, was on Thursday honoured with a DAISY Foundation award for the extraordinary level of service she extended to patients seeking…
Man who fell from mango tree dependent on elderly mother; pleads for help
Three months ago, part time farmer Randolph Ramnauth fell from a mango tree at his farm at Unity, Mahaica; since then, he has been unable to fend for himself.
Doctors determined that Ramnauth sustained spinal cord injuries, causing him…