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Heart disease continues to pose threat to life longevity of GuyaneseImmense focus is being placed on the detection, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular-related conditions in Guyana as they continue to…
Government partners with Northwell Health as cancer rate goes upGiven rising cancer rates among Guyanese, the Government of Guyana intends to strengthen its capacity to train healthcare professionals and…
Some 600 patients received life-saving treatment for coronary diseases at GPHC in 2024The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) treated approximately 600 patients with coronary blockages in 2024, providing artery stent procedures free…
Improved cardiac treatment as Guyana gets $209 million donation from Subraj Family FoundationGuyana's cardiovascular disease mortality rate is among the highest in the region and efforts to properly treat associated diseases were…
Maternal deaths reduced - Dr. Anthony in World Health Day messageSee below the full message from the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony: On this World Health Day 2025, Guyana…
EU pharmaceutical trade mission to Guyana coming in JuneA major pharmaceutical trade mission from the European Union (EU) will be in Guyana this June, a key exchange likely…
Six new hospitals to open this year- JagdeoThe government plans to open six new hospitals this year as part of plans to make health services more accessible…
Guyana inks US$22M 'One Health' project See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Ministry of Finance, April 2, 2025: As part of a…
‘Quantum leap’ in medical education as new US$6.9M Medical College commissioned at UGThe completion of the modern US$6.9 million College of Medical Sciences building at the University of Guyana (UG) is the…
U.S. medical mission launches in GuyanaThe Ministry of Health, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, today officially launched the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT)…
Fireman's death not caused by negligence or anyone's wrongdoing - report findsSee below the full press statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC): The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) acknowledges…
Health Ministry introduces new clinical guidelines to combat TBThe Ministry of Health, in its ongoing fight against tuberculosis (TB), launched clinical guidelines for healthcare practitioners on Thursday. The…
New $210M boilers installed at GPHC, to boost infection control effortsThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has acquired three new boiler systems valued at approximately $210 million. These systems are…
World Bank approves US$22M Guyana One Health project- The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a new project to strengthen health resilience in Guyana. The US$…
Health workers to benefit from day care services in coming years – Pres. AliWith a plan to improve overall healthcare services in Guyana, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced plans for health…
Pres. Ali unveils plans for radiation-free CT scanPresident Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday revealed ambitious plans for Guyana to acquire technology that will enable CT scans without…
Guyana launches five-year national health care initiative with Mount Sinai, HessGuyana is set to transform its healthcare landscape under an extended national initiative. In an announcement Tuesday, key partners, including…
Guyana to launch mobile health app nationwide within monthsGuyana will introduce a new mobile health application, "Health for You," within seven months, allowing patients across the country to…
