health
Sod turned for construction of health post at Kurutuku in Region 7The sod was turned yesterday for the construction of a new health post in the remote village of Kurutuku in…
Breaches of Occupational Safety and Health Act led to JFL's employee’s deathThe official report of the investigation into the death of Orin Anthony Morris has found the John Fernandes Wharf to…
Bethany Health Centre in deplorable condition: residents need urgent helpBy Royan Abrams Residents of the small Amerindian community of Bethany in region two is calling for an urgent upgrade…
New Psychiatric Hospital to be funded by Islamic BankBy Malisa Playter Harry There have been several calls for the rehabilitation of the National Psychiatric Hospital in New…
150 health officials graduate from Customer care trainingBy Royan Abrams 150 health officials from across region six received certificates for their participation in a four-week Customer Care…
Ministerial Committee appointed to investigate storage of gov’t’s medical suppliesCabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, August 9, decided to establish a special ministerial team to examine a range of…
GWI announces changes to improve water supplyBy Leroy Smith The Guyana Water Incorporated has redefined and reorganized its operational structure to better cater for…
Stakeholders meeting for four-day Mental Health WorkshopMinistry of Public Health Press Release: As the Ministry of Public Health continues to place much emphasis on Mental…
Over 40 Berbicians receive wheelchairs from Rotary ClubBy Royan Abrams The New Amsterdam Rotary Club has partnered with the Rotary Club of Stabroek and Food for…
Epileptic St. Lucian finds relief in Guyanese treatment(ST Lucia News Online) A 26-year-old St Lucian woman who has been suffering from epilepsy for 15 years is now…
Gov't votes against Suicide Motion moved by oppositionThe Suicide Motion moved tonight in the National Assembly by the Opposition People's Progressive Party was rejected. As the…
Pensioners treated to breakfast at NA Post OfficeBy Malisa Playter As pensioners waited in the scorching sun to receive their monthly benefits at the New Amsterdam…
Children being physically abused while in Institutional care- NGO reportChildren between ages 10 to 12 in institutional care, particularly boys are being physically abused by their care givers and…
Corriverton Town Council to spend over $1M on massive clean-up effortBy Royan Abrams The clean-up project which started a week ago in Corriverton is expected to be completed within…
Tropical Storm Earl Forms South of Jamaica; At Least Six Dead in Dominican RepublicREGIONAL FLORIDA, United States, Tuesday August 2, 2016 – It’s official. Tropical Storm Earl is here. It formed this…
Health officials across Region six to benefit from intense customer service trainingBy Royan Abrams In an effort to provide Berbicians with quality services at the various health facilities in the…
Visitation to Children in State Care "too restrictive"- Child Link ReportA report compiled by Child Link has shown that the Child Care and Protection Agency’s (CCPA) process for visiting children…
Greater participation needed to address health challenges- Dr. NortonThe Public Health Minister says there is a greater need for participation of civil society both local and international along…

