Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
health
EU and Guyana strengthen health, research partnershipAs part of a high-level mission to the Caribbean, the European Commission's Deputy Director-General for International Partnerships (INTPA), Mr. Martin…
Republic Bank, UNICEF in US$50,000 partnership for adolescent mental health supportRepublic Bank Guyana Limited and UNICEF Guyana on Wednesday formally signed a USD$50,000 landmark partnership agreement to advance adolescent mental…
Over 80,000 children screened in nationwide health programme – President AliPresident Irfaan Ali on Wednesday revealed that more than 80,000 children across Guyana have already been screened under a nationwide…
Authorities urge stronger surveillance as region enters new phase in fight against FMDStronger surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response systems must be central to the region’s next phase of Foot and Mouth Disease…
Livestock disease-free status underpins Guyana’s goal to serve region - President AliPresident Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said Guyana’s disease-free status is central to protecting food supply and expanding regional production. The…
Guyana ready to lead Regional telemedicine push– President AliPresident Dr Irfaan Ali says Guyana is ready to take a leading role in advancing telemedicine across the Caribbean, highlighting…
Caribbean health leaders pushing innovation as key to future pandemic responseThe Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has opened its 70th Annual Health Research Conference with a strong call for innovation,…
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed(BBC) Children aged 17 or younger in the United Kingdom will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, as the…
Eye Clinic launched at Doobay Gafoor Medical Centre to expand affordable careThe Doobay Gafoor Medical and Research Centre on Wednesday officially launched the Latchmin Kissoon and Family Eye Clinic, expanding its…
Advanced eye care services available in Guyana with new Optique Eye Hospital Guyanese no longer need to travel abroad for specialised eye care services, following the official opening of the Optique Eye…
Remote Reg. 1 communities get new health centresResidents of two remote communities in Region One (Barima- Waini) have improved access to healthcare services as two new centres…
Hidden risks for employees sitting all day, lifting heavy loads - Physiotherapist warnsIn the rush to meet deadlines and move from one task to the next, many workers overlook how the job…
Bartica Regional Hospital to be completed in 24 monthsThe Ministry of Health on Saturday celebrated a major milestone with the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of a new,…
GRPA keen on expanding reproductive health servicesAdvancing reproductive healthcare in Guyana is a priority of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), and the body is expanding…
GRPA calls for more men to be screened for prostate cancerKobe Smith, the Director of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), says not enough men are being screened for prostate…
New health centre, rehabilitation hubs for Reg. 1 communitiesRegion One’s health sector capabilities are getting a much-needed boost with the construction of a new health centre, several rehabilitation…
More choices for women as GRPA introduces Contraceptive PatchA new contraceptive option has entered the Guyanese market as health providers move to expand reproductive choices for women and…
Heavy rainfall expected across Guyana this weekThe Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is warning of possible flooding as heavy rainfall is expected to intensify across Guyana upto…
