Health
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. The funding came under close scrutiny on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, where Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger pressed Minister of Local Government and...
Hinterland health services, child screening in focus at Budget DebateParliamentarians zeroed in on the healthcare sector as the 2026 Budget Debate continued on Wednesday night, clashing on expanded health...
Specialised neurological services coming with new $1 billion centreSee below the press release from the Guyana Office for Investment: The Guyana Office for Investment is pleased to announce...
Health Ministry launches review after previable fetus incident at New Amsterdam HospitalSee below full statement from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health is aware of and regrets an unfortunate...
Living with PCOS publiclyBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Monique Balgobin arrived at the Skin Fairy clinic on Duke Street in Kingston, Georgetown, with the...
GPHC launches investigation after patient jumped to her deathThe female patient who died on Sunday evening after jumping from a window at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) was...
Seamless transfers, efficient diagnosis promised with National Electronic Health Record SystemTransforming public service through the use of technology, the Ministry of Health on Saturday morning launched the National Electronic Health...
$120M digital X-ray machine at Upper Demerara HospitalThe Ministry of Health on Friday commissioned a new digital X-ray machine at Upper Demerara Hospital in Linden, part of...
Two New Year’s babies born at New Amsterdam HospitalThe New Year began on a joyful note at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where two healthy babies were delivered...
$136 million digital x-ray system commissioned at Leonora Cottage HospitalPresident Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, along with Minister of Health, Honourable Dr. Frank Anthony, on Friday commissioned a new state-of-the-art...
GPHC pathology lab gets ‘long-awaited’ ISO 15189 accreditationThe long wait for pathology results is no more as the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation made a milestone achievement by...
Targeted nutrition and treatment helped reduce diabetes cases by half – Health MinisterAs Guyana strives to reduce the number of persons battling diabetes, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Wednesday disclosed that...
Local doctors to train in Brazil as Gov’t aims to reduce transplant testing costAs part of efforts to strengthen the country’s transplant and organ donation programme and reduce the hefty US$3,000 cost, local...
Health Ministry launches recipe bookHealth Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday launched the ‘Colourful Cooking for Healthy Living’ recipe book with emphasis on nutritional...
Mass drug campaign to eliminate filariasis commences in Regions Three, FourThe mass drug administration (MDA) for 2025 to combat Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) was launched on Friday with Regions Three and...
Deadly gas station explosion: Three persons discharged from G/town hospital, four still receiving care See below the full release from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation: The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) wishes to provide...
Ministry of Health extends condolences and orders review following infant’s deathSee full statement issued by the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health expresses its deepest condolences to the family...
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...
