Mon, Jul 20, 2026
Mon, Jul 20, 2026
health
Family seeks $7.3M for surgery to save 12-Y-O cancer patientThe family of 12-year-old Marlon Jupiter is urgently appealing to the public for financial assistance to help fund a life-saving…
GPHC turns to court again as vendors return despite previous removal effortThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has moved to the High Court in a fresh bid to force the Georgetown…
Largest U.S. LAMAT mission to help strengthen local healthcare capacityGuyana’s healthcare capacity is expected to be strengthened through the support of the 80-member U.S. Southern Command Lesser Antilles Medical…
Guyana, United States to launch joint medical mission under LAMAT 2026The United States and Guyana are set to launch the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Teams (LAMAT) mission, a health…
GPHC’s supervision procedures for high-risk patients intensified – CEOPatient monitoring procedures at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation are being reviewed as the hospital moves to strengthen safety protocols…
‘Children can go to school, live normally’ – Local doctor on pediatric kidney careChildren with kidney disease in Guyana will have access to life-changing dialysis treatments that let them go to school, play,…
Gov’t moves to strengthen kidney care as amputations riseConcerned about a rise in amputations among diabetic patients, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said the government is strengthening efforts…
More than 100 children battling kidney disease, new grant to boost healthcareHealth authorities have found that more than 100 children are battling kidney disease, and a passionate local doctor has helped…
No surge in cases but Health Ministry monitoring dengue, chikungunya situationHealth Minister Dr Frank Anthony said Guyana has not seen a recent surge in the number of individuals affected by…
New wellness centre for healthcare workers opens at EcclesHealthcare workers are being encouraged to prioritise their well-being, and for staff at the Eccles Health Centre, a new wellness…
Kidney failure patient Diana Parasram gets a new lifelineFor Diana Parasram, dialysis is not simply a medical treatment — it is the lifeline that keeps her alive. After…
Balwant Singh’s new Outpatient Pavilion allows hospital to serve 400 patients dailyDr. Balwant Singh's hospital on Saturday commissioned its new Outpatients’ Pavilion at East Street, Georgetown, allowing the private institution to…
Over 100,000 children to benefit from lifelong digital health records — President AliMore than 100,000 Guyanese children will now grow up with their baseline health data captured and permanently recorded under the…
Internal review launched after patient’s fatal jump at GPHCThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Friday confirmed the death of a 70-year-old male patient who reportedly jumped from…
Sahara dust to persist across Guyana until Sunday – EPASee below full release from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the public that…
All Guyanese could now access free eye test, spectacles – Min AnthonyThe government’s voucher-based healthcare programme will be expanded to allow all Guyanese access to eye testing and related services, as…
All citizens now eligible for eye care vouchersAll citizens can benefit from eye care support through the Ministry of Health’s expanded healthcare voucher programme, following the signing…
New $607M plant expands access to treated water in BarticaResidents of the Four Miles to Seven Miles communities in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) now have better access to water…
