Tue, Jun 30, 2026
Tue, Jun 30, 2026
health
Health Ministry to introduce ‘telemedicine’ programme next yearThe Guyana Government is looking to roll out a programme which allows healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients…
GPHC wants aggrieved patients to utilise Complaints OfficeThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is asking members of the public who have concerns relating to its Medical, Nursing…
CDC, Foreign Ministry open hotline for relatives of persons affected by Hurricane Irma(Ministry of the Presidency, Georgetown, Guyana)- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in collaboration with the Civil Defence Commission (CDC)…
Negligence at GPHC almost led to death of young motherBy Bibi Khatoon A family is blaming the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for almost causing the death of their…
Guyana recruiting health professionals to assist hurricane hit BVIThe Government through the office of the Chief Medical Officer is recruiting medical professionals to deploy to the British Virgin…
First Lady wants legal system to address needs of LGBT community, trafficking victimsFirst Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger has sounded the call for amendments to be made to the legal system in the…
World Suicide Prevention Day 2017By Caitlin Vieira Hello Everyone, I hope this week has treated you well. Today, all around the world, is an extremely…
Scores of Venezuelans treated for Malaria in Reg. OneScores of Venezuelans, crossing into Guyana at Region One, Barima-Waini, having been reporting to health centres there seeking treatment for…
$4.2M water improvement project for Reg.8The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Paramakatoi Village Council, is in the process…
Essequibo residents benefit from improved water qualityResidents of Lima Sands in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region will be the newest beneficiaries of improved water quality, following steps by…
Most diabetic youths live in Regions 3, 4 & 6An estimated 70 percent of the country’s diabetic youth population (aged 2 months to 24 years) are from Regions Three,…
18.5% children exposed to tobacco smoke at homeMinister within the Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Cummings has justified restricting smoking in the home, quoting a recent survey…
Tobacco Bill does not prohibit street vending – Health MinisterMinister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence has clarified that the Tobacco Control Bill does not prohibit vendors from road side…
UG School of Medicine regains accreditationThe School of Medicine at the University of Guyana (UG) regained its accreditation from the Caribbean Authority for Education in…
Leonora, Suddie hospitals supported by U.S. team of dentists, surgeonsCareer dentist Dr Avis Kelly, a graduate of Howard University Dental School, is leading a 10-person medical team to Guyana…
T&T and Guyana lead the Americas in heart-related deaths, study finds(Trinidad Express) TRINIDAD and Tobago is second behind Guyana, among the 34 countries in the Americas for the highest rates…
GWI providing assistance to flood affected residents in Region 9PRESS STATEMENT Tuesday, July 04, 2017- Georgetown, Guyana:GWI has mobilized efforts to provide potable water to affected residents and the…
Zika Cases on the Decline; CARPHA urges fight against mosquitoes to continueExecutive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr C. James Hospedales has called for continued vigilance even though…
