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Contract signed for new US$161 million hospital at New Amsterdam
A contract was signed recently for the construction of a new hospital at New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced at the weekend.
Dr. Anthony made the announcement during his…
Gov’t closing Psychiatric Hospital; will provide ‘halfway homes’ for patients with nowhere to go
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says the National Psychiatric Hospital at New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) will be closed eventually as the government is keen on providing “modern” services to Guyanese in need of mental…
Dengue cases surged this year. Is it because of climate change?
By Vishani Ragobeer
vishani@newsroom.gy
Guyana, like many countries in the Americas, experienced a surge in dengue cases over the last few months, and some experts believe that the surge is linked to climate change.
Guyana’s…
Mahdia school girl back home, to receive further care at GPHC
After receiving intense, highly-specialised treatment at a hospital in the United States, young Mariza Williams has returned to Guyana with her parents and will be further receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
Mariza was…
Dengue cases on the decline – Health Minister
After grappling with increased dengue cases over the past several weeks, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said it appears as though cases are now on the decline.
“We still have cases but we have noticed a significant decline.
“We…
Local doctors get laparoscopic, surgical training from Chinese Medical Brigade
Several doctors from five medical specialties are now equipped to respond to the surgical needs of Guyanese after they underwent a resident training programme offered by the Chinese Medical Brigade.
This is the second batch of doctors to…
Mahdia fire victim discharged from Staten Island hospital
(WABC) -- It's been three long months of surgeries, skin grafts, physical rehabilitation, and grief counseling. But Monday, three months to the day of a fatal fire that claimed the lives of 20 students in a girl's dormitory in Guyana, the…
Guyana records 11 dengue-related deaths for the year so far, 239 people hospitalised
Guyana is currently experiencing a surge in dengue cases and the Ministry of Health on Thursday night confirmed that 11 people died after they were infected with the mosquito-borne disease.
The News Room reported earlier this week that…
Upgraded Dental Clinic commissioned at Mahaica
To expand dental services offered in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), the dental clinic at Mahaica Village, recently underwent significant upgrades to the tune of $2 million.
The refurbished Mahaica Health Centre Dental Clinic was…
Children, women get much-needed surgeries through partnership at GPHC
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is thrilled to announce the completion of yet another successful surgical mission in collaboration with the Health and Education Relief Organization (HERO). Operation Hero, a…