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...
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...
‘The doors to hope’ – Sixth Regional Hospital at No. 75 Village commissionedThe No. 75 Village Regional Hospital is the sixth modern health facility to be commissioned in Guyana in recent months,...
25,000 patients seen at new regional hospitals; over 200 babies deliveredWithin months of opening, five regional hospitals across Guyana have seen approximately 25,000 patients. This is according to President Dr...
Region Two will get College of Medical Sciences – Pres. Ali announcesRegion Two has been earmarked as one of the regions to offer the University of Guyana’s (UG) College of Medical...
Modern healthcare for Essequibo as $6.6B Lima Regional Hospital opensPublic healthcare delivery on the Essequibo Coast is expected to be transformed with the official opening of the $6.6 billion...
