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Lawrence says new Emergency Dept. at GPHC next year, but there is no funding
The Minister of Health Volda Lawrence was knocked on her claims regarding the health sector during the 2019 Budget debate Thursday.
One notable instance was her declaration that there will be a new state-of-the-art Trauma Centre at the…
President Granger departs Guyana for second round of treatment
Ministry of the Presidency- President David Granger, this morning, departed Guyana for the Republic of Cuba, for a second round of treatment at the Centro de Investigaciones Médico Quirúrgicas (CIMEQ).
The President, who is accompanied…
Reg. 4 RDC terminates contract for Supply Health Centre
The Regional Executive Officer (REO) for the Regional Democratic Council Region Four, Pauline Lucas has terminated the contract for the construction of the Supply Health Centre, East Bank Demerara, which was awarded to Navin and Sons…
Emergency supplies of TB drug distributed
The emergency supplies of Ethionamide - part of the cocktail of drugs used to treat Tuberculosis (TB) patients - arrived in Guyana this week and were distributed to patients following a recent shortage.
A statement from the Ministry of…
President remains ‘in command’ of State; returns to Cuba Tuesday
President David Granger remains “in command” and “in charge of the business of the State” despite a reduced workload, Minister of State Joseph Harmon stated Friday.
The President is due to leave for Cuba on Tuesday to undergo further…
Pres Granger’s engagements reduced during cancer treatment
Consistent with advice from his doctors, President David Granger has reduced his public engagements while he continues treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
The President, however, continues to perform his duties, a statement from the…
President Granger hosts prayer service, thanks everyone for support
President David Granger has expressed his “profound gratitude” to his Cabinet members, staff and the nation for their support, prayers and well wishes for his complete recovery, at a welcome home and prayer ceremony hosted, this morning, at…
President arrives home
President David Granger and his wife, Mrs. Sandra Granger returned to Guyana on Tuesday night from the Republic of Cuba after spending approximately three weeks there, the Ministry of the Presidency announced.
The President, who was…
President returns to Guyana Tuesday
President David Granger is scheduled to return to Guyana on Tuesday from Cuba where he has been undergoing treatment for cancer.
Below is the full statement from the Embassy of Guyana in Cuba:
The Embassy of the Cooperative Republic…
‘Chinese’ Mosquito Coil denied registration due to cancer risk
The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control (PTCCB) Board has recently denied the registration of “Zenden Mosquito Coil” due to the product’s risk of causing cancer, the Ministry of Agriculture said.
This denial prohibits import,…
