Wed, Jul 1, 2026
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Each patient in need of dialysis could get up to $600,000 yearlyThere are nearly 300 people across Guyana who need dialysis treatment to help them live. But the government now aims…
Over 100 COVID deaths in 27 days; 408 new cases recordedTwo unvaccinated men died from COVID-19, taking Guyana’s overall death toll to 1, 156 since March 2020. The Ministry of…
‘Very poor’ uptake of booster shots - Health MinisterOnly about 36,866 adults have taken their COVID-19 booster shots and Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony says this signals…
Six more COVID deaths; 424 new casesGuyana’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 1, 154 with six additional deaths recorded between January 22 and 26. With these…
BUDGET 2022: Six new hospitals, mental health & COVID big focus of $73.2 B health sectorA total of $73.2 billion has been allocated to the health sector in the 2022 National Budget and of that…
BUDGET 2022: Most of $29.4 B energy sector budget goes to Wales gas-to-energy projectA total of $29.4 billion has been allocated to the energy sector in 2022 and a majority of that sum-…
10 COVID deaths; over 300 new cases, 20 in ICUGuyana’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 1, 148 with ten additional deaths recorded between January 22 and 25. With these…
COVID-19: Children’s vaccination continues to lag – Health MinisterThe COVID-19 vaccination rollout of children between the ages of 12 and 17 continues to lag despite a daily increase…
Guyanese living in Holland detained in T&T over vaccine status(Trinidad Guardian) - A Guyanese woman, who has been living in Holland for the past 30 years, has been detained…
Law passed to govern organ transplants in GuyanaAfter years of conducting different types of transfusions and organ transplants, Guyana has finally enacted laws to govern and regulate…
Four more COVID deaths; 173 new casesGuyana’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 1, 138 with four more COVID-19 related deaths recorded between January 22 and 24.…
Monitoring large number of isolated COVID patients a challenge - Dr. AnthonyThere are about 13,644 people who are currently infected with COVID-19 after testing positive for the novel coronavirus and Minister…
Strengthening Food Control System to see better trade, healthier populationFood safety ensures quality, healthy and affordable food, but it is also an important part of improving trade, livelihood and…
PAHO advocates for increased COVID testing amid Omicron surgeAmid the surge in COVID-19 cases experienced globally, the Pan- American Health Organization (PAHO) is advocating for an expansion of…
Four more die from COVID-19; 19 in ICU, 642 new cases recordedGuyana’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 1, 134 with four more COVID-19 related deaths recorded between January 20 and 23.…
Eight more die from COVID, 957 new infections recordedGuyana’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 1, 130 with eight more COVID-19 related deaths recorded between January 20 and 22.…
Leading Guyanese paediatric surgeon revolutionising healthcareDr Marisa Seepersaud has been revolutionising surgical care for children and babies in Guyana for over a decade now. Up…
Many hospitalised ‘COVID’ patients each have multiple illnesses - Dr. AnthonyThe number of people hospitalised after experiencing the more serious or life-threatening symptoms of COVID-19 has been steadily increasing but…
