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First Lady wants legal system to address needs of LGBT community, trafficking victims
First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger has sounded the call for amendments to be made to the legal system in the Caribbean that would holistically address the needs of vulnerable groups in the Region, including women and children; the Lesbian,…
World Suicide Prevention Day 2017
By Caitlin Vieira Hello Everyone, I hope this week has treated you well. Today, all around the world, is an extremely special day. Although many of you are grieving today, I encourage you to view this as a day to celebrate life, resilience…
Scores of Venezuelans treated for Malaria in Reg. One
Scores of Venezuelans, crossing into Guyana at Region One, Barima-Waini, having been reporting to health centres there seeking treatment for malaria. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon today reported that at least 368 cases of Malaria have…
$4.2M water improvement project for Reg.8
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Paramakatoi Village Council, is in the process of constructing a reservoir which will make treated water available to that hinterland community of…
Essequibo residents benefit from improved water quality
Residents of Lima Sands in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region will be the newest beneficiaries of improved water quality, following steps by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to decrease the presence of iron in their water supply through the…
Most diabetic youths live in Regions 3, 4 & 6
An estimated 70 percent of the country’s diabetic youth population (aged 2 months to 24 years) are from Regions Three, Four and Six, the Ministry of Public Health said today. The Ministry stated that of the 68 diabetic youth patients…
18.5% children exposed to tobacco smoke at home
Minister within the Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Cummings has justified restricting smoking in the home, quoting a recent survey which revealed that a significant number of children are exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke at home. The…
Tobacco Bill does not prohibit street vending – Health Minister
Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence has clarified that the Tobacco Control Bill does not prohibit vendors from road side sales. The Minister made the comment on Thursday to members of the media, shortly before the commencement of the…
UG School of Medicine regains accreditation
The School of Medicine at the University of Guyana (UG) regained its accreditation from the Caribbean Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) for four years, from 2017-2021. The School of Medicine’s…
Leonora, Suddie hospitals supported by U.S. team of dentists, surgeons
Career dentist Dr Avis Kelly, a graduate of Howard University Dental School, is leading a 10-person medical team to Guyana and is attached to the Leonora Hospital, West Coast Demerara and the Suddie Hospital, Essequibo Coast. Kelly and her…
