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...
New $708 million Industry polyclinic to serve thousands The sod was turned for a new $708.6 million polyclinic at Industry, East Coast Demerara, on Friday. This facility will...
New cancer hospital, rehab centre for stroke patients in the works A new hospital to provide all types of treatment to cancer patients and a national rehabilitation centre for stroke patients...
GPHC launches ‘eCARE’: a new era of secure, digital healthcareIn a major step towards digitising the healthcare sector, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has launched ‘eCARE,’ an electronic...
Over 100 complete patient care assistant training programmeA total of 128 individuals from Regions Three and Four have successfully completed the Ministry of Health’s Patient Care Assistant...
Regions Three, Four targeted in new mass drug administration campaignTraining for a new round of mass drug administration (MDA) to combat Lymphatic Filariasis in Regions Three and Four was...
CT scans, dialysis treatment for the first time in region five as Bath hospital opensBoasting a CT scanning machine, three surgical theatres, two dialysis units, a medical imaging room, a 24-hour pharmacy and laboratory,...
Caribbean health bodies focus on better pandemic preparednessA two-day Regional Health Security (RHS) workshop, hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), is underway at the Pegasus...
12,000 women received cervical cancer screening through MoH initiativeHealth Minister Dr Frank Anthony has said that 12,000 women benefited from the Ministry of Health’s cervical cancer screening programme...
Scientific triumph for Guyana as costly HPV 9-valent vaccine now availableGuyana has switched to the 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, offering greater protection and improved cancer prevention. This monumental healthcare...
Guyana launches ‘long overdue’ National Suicide Surveillance SystemThe Ministry of Health launched the National Suicide Surveillance System, a move described as a critical milestone in the country’s...
Friday afternoons to be dedicated as sport, recreational period for schools – President AliPresident Irfaan Ali on Monday highlighted the importance of balancing academic and technical education with the development of well-rounded individuals....
Work on new Medical Campus at New Amsterdam underwayThe Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the government and the University of the West Indies (UWI) to establish a medical...
President Ali warns citizens not to be bribed: ‘Your vote is your dignity’President Dr Irfaan Ali Sunday evening issued a strong warning against attempts to buy votes, describing such efforts as an...
Gov’t engaging medical institution to have doctors trained in IndiaThe Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Health, is engaging Medversity, a training institution in India, to have medical...
165 students already enrolled in GOAL’s Health Sciences ProgrammesA total of 165 students make up the first batch of persons enrolled in the Guyana Online Academy of Learning’s...
Gov’t, private schools to boost support for students interested in medical sciencesPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Friday that the Government of Guyana will soon begin talks with private institutions to...
From dialysis support to specialised care, new Enmore Regional Hospital to bring major relief to East Coast The new Enmore Regional Hospital was commissioned on Friday night by Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, allowing thousands of East...
Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory and vaccine planning efforts[World Health Organization] – Guyana has made significant progress in recent years in detecting, monitoring and responding to influenza and...
