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Chinese medical teams performed 30,000 surgeries, saw one million patients-Chinese Ambassador
The relationship between Guyana and China has deepened in the various sectors and since its collaboration in the health sector started, Chinese medical teams have attended to one million patients while accumulatively performing more than…
Where are the men? Greater role for them in preventing unplanned pregnancies
Contraception isn’t only for women. Men can play a much greater role in the prevention of unplanned pregnancies and the promotion of responsible parenthood.
So says Dr. Fred Nunes, a Board Representative of the Caribbean Family Planning…
Boy, 9, flown to US for specialist surgeries after suffering burns
A nine-year-old boy who sustained third-degree burns about his body has undergone multiple surgeries in the United States, thanks to a collaboration between the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and the Non-Governmental…
Media plays an important role in reducing the number of suicide cases in Guyana-Health Minister
As Guyana is working aggressively to reduce its suicide rates, which are among the highest in the world, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has stressed the important role the media fraternity plays in preventing such cases.
Dr Anthony…
Guyana restates call for fair access to vaccines, other health products
Guyana and other Caribbean countries did not have equal access to vaccines and other health products during the devastating COVID-19 pandemic and now, the region is calling for fair access to these products to protect people from any future…
New facility at Number 75 Village to replace Skeldon Hospital
The government is constructing a brand-new hospital at Number 75 Village, Region Six which will replace the current Skeldon Hospital and provide a wider range of services.
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Thursday paid a site…
Boy violently abused in need of urgent medical care
A nine-year-old boy, who has only been identified as Neil, is in need of urgent medical care for third-degree burns and other injuries about his body.
The boy sustained his injuries in an alleged case of severe child abuse.
The Saving…
Children, adolescents are focus of new mental health programme
Guyana is among several countries chosen to start an evidence-based action plan that focuses on the mental health and psychosocial needs of children and adolescents.
The new programme will be rolled out through a collaboration between…
25 GPHC health providers get trauma care training from Canadian Institute
A collaborative effort between the Governments of Guyana and Canada paved the way for 25 healthcare service providers at the Georgetown Public Hospital to undergo much-needed trauma care training.
The first training session was conducted…
182 Quiko residents to benefit from $14 million health post
Around 182 residents of Quiko Village located in South Central Rupununi, Region Nine are set to benefit from a brand new $14 million health post that was commissioned Saturday.
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony journeyed to the…