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Shulinab doctor’s quarters, Meriwau’s health post commissioned
The healthcare infrastructure in Region Nine continues to advance with the commissioning of the Shulinab doctor’s quarters and its satellite village – Meriwau’s upgraded health post on Saturday.
The doctor’s quarters was built following…
Eureka’s first-of-its-kind Urgent Care Clinic makes access to medical treatment easier
Access to swift and efficient medical attention for minor health issues is now available for patients with the Eureka Labs Urgent Care Clinic and Pharmacy, a first-of-its kind to be established in Guyana.
The facility will cater to…
With good financing terms, Austrian company building US$161M NA hospital
Austrian firm, Vamed Engineering, is constructing the new US$161 million hospital at New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) and Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says this company was picked for the job because of the funding…
Surge in dengue cases eases – Health Minister
After months of Guyana recording more dengue cases and deaths than usual, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said it appears as though the surge has eased.
For the year so far, 11 people died after they were affected by dengue; over 2,100…
330 people in need of dialysis across Guyana
There are about 330 people in Guyana who require dialysis treatment to help them live and as the country focuses on improving the treatment for persons with diabetes, the Health Ministry is hoping to detect persons at risk for diabetes or…
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…