Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
health
Gov't, private schools to boost support for students interested in medical sciencesPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Friday that the Government of Guyana will soon begin talks with private institutions to…
From dialysis support to specialised care, new Enmore Regional Hospital to bring major relief to East Coast The new Enmore Regional Hospital was commissioned on Friday night by Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, allowing thousands of East…
Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory and vaccine planning efforts- Guyana has made significant progress in recent years in detecting, monitoring and responding to influenza and other respiratory threats.…
New Guyanese business to boost first aid, emergency preparednessA new community-based business offering safety and emergency response training has launched in Guyana. Action On Scene Establishment – Safety…
China’s ‘Healthy Village’ medical outreach taken to Tiger Bone-BanakariOn Saturday, the 20th China Medical Team for Guyana braved rain to reach Tiger Bone-Banakari village in Region 4, launching…
G/Town Hospital launches first-ever IV medication compounding programme in GuyanaIn alignment with the celebration of Commonwealth Pharmacy Week 2025, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) proudly announces the commissioning…
First Lady champions HPV vaccination drive at KatoAs part of efforts to achieve the ambitious goal of eliminating cervical cancer in Guyana, the First Lady, Mrs. Arya…
Young woman diagnosed with lupus seeking kidney donorChristal Ramsaywack, 24, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2016, is now seeking a kidney donor. During an interview with…
Teen with kidney failure seeks donor, financial assistanceYears after his diagnosis and with treatment ongoing, a mother is seeking assistance for her only child, who is in…
Diamond Hospital opens to serve over 40,000 East Bank residents with world-class careMore than 40,000 residents along the East Bank corridor will now have access to high-quality, reliable healthcare with the official…
Health Ministry 'monitoring situation' as new COVID variant emergesGuyana's Ministry of Health issued an advisory on Thursday afternoon, urging members of the public to take all necessary precautions…
GPHC Neurosurgeons save four patients with gunshot wounds to the head in recent monthsIn what has been described as an extraordinary medical feat, the Neurosurgery Department at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)…
New global COVID variant prompts local authorities to ramp up precautions Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said local health authorities are on alert and taking the necessary precautions to protect…
Guyana is second country in the world to launch multi-million One Health ProjectA US$22 million initiative funded by a grant from the Pandemic Fund and the World Bank, was launched on Friday.…
First autopsy was ‘thorough & competent’; Second examination confirms no trauma in Adriana Younge’s deathA second autopsy conducted on the body of 11-year-old Adriana Younge has reaffirmed the initial postmortem findings that there was…
Jagdeo says ‘strong enforcement’ needed to stamp out sale of fake drugs, expired goodsVice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday lamented the amount of fake medical supplies and drugs, and expired goods imported…
Police asked to investigate false pregnancy claims against Georgetown Public HospitalThe Guyana Police Force been asked to launch an investigation into what the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has labelled…
Talks advance for specialised mental health courtThe Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is collaborating with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the judiciary to…
