Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
health
Mother seeking help for three-month-old baby in need of liver transplantChristina Jagernauth is pleading for the public’s assistance to save her three-month-old daughter, baby Alia, who has been diagnosed with…
Misinformation about breast cancer treatment costing lives – Dr. GhaziBreast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in Guyana, but according to Dr. Syed Ghazi of…
Study reveals Caribbean youth struggle with depression, anxietyA regional study on the mental health of children and youth has revealed that a significant number of young people…
Guyana launches national Early Warning System to combat emerging drug threatsGuyana has now joined several Caribbean countries in strengthening its response to new and emerging drug threats with the official…
Qatar medical mission to conduct over 100 surgeries in GuyanaA specialised medical mission from Qatar is in Guyana to conduct more than 100 surgeries on both pediatric and adult…
Maternal deaths at GPHC linked to referrals from private hospitals – RambarranWhile there has been a slight increase in maternal deaths recorded at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for the…
Cancer Institute launches affordable screening to save livesBreast cancer remains the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Guyana, accounting for nearly…
Over 9,700 Guyanese received medical assistance worth $4.2 billion over the past five yearsMore than 9,700 Guyanese patients have received life-saving medical assistance worth $4.2 billion over the past five years, according to…
Electric shock therapy now available for mental health patients in GuyanaThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in collaboration with the Center for Global Health at Northwell Health (USA), officially inaugurated…
Hand-in-Hand Insurance expanding overseas healthcare access with new partnershipHand-in-Hand Insurance Company, one of Guyana’s oldest and most trusted insurers, has entered into a strategic partnership with Joint Independent…
Guyana launches first-ever National ‘Flu Vaccine’ programmeIn a historic step for Guyana’s healthcare system, the Ministry of Health on Friday launched the first National Influenza Vaccine…
Electronic patient record to be fully operational by mid 2026Guyana’s healthcare sector is undergoing a major digital transformation, with the government rolling out electronic patient health records and online…
Chinese medical team offers free clinic in Linden, strengthening health ties with GuyanaChina’s 20th medical team to Guyana recently held a free clinic and cultural exhibition in the mining town of Linden,…
Managers urged to shield workers from rising heat stressEmployers should take action to protect outdoor workers from mounting heat stress, a local environmental health officer has urged, as…
Seven Guyanese doctors head to China for training with CNOOC supportSeven Guyanese doctors have been awarded scholarships to pursue clinical and technical training in China, as part of an exchange…
Guyana's vet care being revolutionised with digital & AI technologiesIn a major leap for veterinary medicine in Guyana, Dr. Nardeo Bassoodeo, the head of Animal Kingdom Pet Hospital, has…
PAHO urges more surveillance for chikungunya, oropouche cases in AmericasThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for reinforcing surveillance, clinical management and vector control to address localized chikungunya…
Guyana to deploy drones for urgent blood supply nationwide - Pres. AliIn a bold leap into the future of healthcare delivery, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the rollout of…
