Sat, Jul 18, 2026
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Gov’t ready to defend itself if VAMED commences arbitration proceedingsSee below full statement issued by the Ministry of Health: The Government of Guyana has taken note of the press…
As climate threats intensify, children face growing health threats – Health officialAdditional focus must be placed on children as climate change continues to fuel extreme heat and worsen air quality, according…
Children awaiting heart surgery to get treatment within two months – Pres AliFor families anxiously waiting for their children to receive life-saving heart surgery, relief is on the horizon as the government…
New Essequibo Drug Bond to cut medicine delivery from weeks to hours – President AliPatients across Region Two and neighbouring communities will soon receive medicines and medical supplies in a fraction of the time…
Patient Feedback system introduced to improve efficiency of healthcareAs part of the Government of Guyana's commitment to continuously improving the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare services, a…
New Amsterdam Hospital mortuary undergoing upgradesRegion Six Regional Executive Officer Ronald Harsawack says the mortuary at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital is currently undergoing repairs…
Health authorities examine how to improve patient care amid climate changesChildren in Guyana's hinterland communities are increasingly vulnerable to waterborne illness as climate change disrupts water supply during the dry…
No new COVID-19 cases recorded in Region Six - REORegion Six has not recorded any new COVID-19 infections over the past week, according to Regional Executive Officer Ronald Harsawack.…
No severe COVID cases in recent months – Dr AnthonyHealth Minister Dr Frank Anthony says Guyana has not recorded any severe cases of COVID-19 in recent months, despite some…
Guyana maps final push to end AIDS as public health threatGuyana is preparing the next phase of its fight against HIV/AIDS, launching work on a new national strategy that aims…
STRIDE592 launches pioneering 'Girls on the Move' initiative to empower Guyana's next generationGuyanese wellness organisation STRIDE592 has officially launched 'Girls on the Move', a ground-breaking programme designed to empower young women across…
GPHC advances multi-specialty robotic surgeries Following the historic launch of robotic surgery in Guyana on May 26, 2026, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has…
Strict penalties for health workers who bypass new centralised medical supply system Health officials who operate outside Guyana’s new centralised medical supply system will be sent home, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali…
Guyana advances towards a world-class organ donation, transplant systemIn an effort to strengthen Guyana’s healthcare capabilities and improve patient outcomes, the Ministry of Health has launched a 31-month…
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El NiñoGENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) - The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Niño that…
Guyana prepares for historic robotic surgery as healthcare enters new eraGuyana is preparing to make medical history with what could become the longest-distance robotic cardiac surgery ever performed. President Irfaan…
Caribbean eating too much salt as hypertension, heart disease surge — CARPHA warnsThe Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA, is sounding the alarm over dangerously high salt consumption across the region, warning that…
New medical bonds to improve access to medicine, reduce shortages The Government is moving to improve access to medicine and reduce shortages across Guyana through the construction of several regional…
