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December 17, 2025

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday ended a long-standing recommendation that all US newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine, leaving it instead to parents, in consultation with a healthcare provider, to decide whether infants born to hepatitis B-negative mothers should get the vaccine, including the birth dose. The agency’s move follows […]

December 11, 2025

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Fifty diagnostic professionals — 30 X-ray Technicians and 20 Medical Laboratory Technicians — graduated on Thursday, marking what officials described as a significant boost to the country’s diagnostic capacity. The Ministry of Health said the ceremony, held at the Pegasus Suites & Corporate Centre, underscored ongoing investments in modernising diagnostic services. Graduates completed one year […]

November 30, 2025

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The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has donated a portable, mobile PCR instrument and testing cartridges to the National Public Health Reference Laboratory, boosting the country’s capacity for rapid disease detection and outbreak response. The equipment, valued at USD $300,000, was handed over to Chief Medical Officer Dr Narine Singh by CARPHA’s Executive Director, Dr […]

September 10, 2025

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The Regional Health Services (RHS) Department of Region Six has dismissed claims that the transfer of one of its drivers was politically motivated, saying it was a routine measure to ensure smooth health care delivery. The claim followed a social media post by Dr. Simona Charles Broomes, leader of the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity […]

August 30, 2025

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Drones will be deployed to deliver urgent blood supplies and essential medical items across the country, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Friday during the commissioning of the state-of-the-art Number 75 Hospital in Berbice. Addressing the public, Ali said, “Drones will work in an interconnected way with our blood banks so that if blood is […]

August 12, 2025

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Guyana’s health system will soon welcome five newly qualified medical doctors, all trained in Cuba, as part of ongoing efforts to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals across the country. The graduates Dr. Savanna Sumintra Pearson, Dr. Ronichia Schwiers, Dr. Christopher Lakish, Dr. Renecia Mickle, and Dr. Alexander Giddel Isaacs, recently completed their […]

August 8, 2025

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The sod was turned today for the construction of a $708.6 million polyclinic at Industry, East Coast Demerara, that will serve not only Industry but also surrounding communities. The modern facility will replace the existing Industry Health Centre and is expected to serve thousands of residents from the community and neighbouring villages when completed in […]

July 30, 2025

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Close to 4,000 citizens and visitors have had their sight restored through cataract surgery at the Port Mourant Ophthalmology Hospital since its reopening in February 2021. The hospital has performed 5,825 major eye surgeries to date, including 3,998 cataract removals. Region Six Regional Health Officer, Dr Vineshri Khirodhar, confirmed the figures and noted the broad […]

July 30, 2025

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The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) today launched a five-year strategic health plan aimed at tackling the region’s biggest health threats, including infectious and non-communicable diseases. The plan was launched at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, under the theme, “Stronger Together: Advancing Caribbean Health through Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainable Action.” In delivering the keynote address, […]

July 28, 2025

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The spotlight is on regional health security as Guyana plays host to a high-level workshop aimed at strengthening the Caribbean’s response to emerging public health threats. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has brought together key regional and international partners for the Regional Health Security (RHS) and Regional Coordination Mechanism for Health Security Workshop at […]

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US CDC ends guidance that all newborns should get hepatitis B vaccine, in major policy shift

50 diagnostic professionals enter health sector

High-tech $62.7M PCR system to strengthen rapid detection of infectious diseases

Stanley Jacob was reassigned to fill staffing gap, says health department

Drones to deliver emergency medical supplies

Five new Cuban-trained doctors return home to enhance workforce

Sod turned for $708.6M polyclinic at Industry

Sight restored: Over 5,800 surgeries performed at Port Mourant Hospital

Plan rolls out to tackle region’s biggest health threats

Regional health experts tackle emerging public health threats

Chess 960 tourney set for 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Teen stabbed in neck with scissors during horseplay dies

Global aviation safety leaders to converge in Guyana for landmark forum

Chess 960 tourney set for 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Teen stabbed in neck with scissors during horseplay dies

Global aviation safety leaders to converge in Guyana for landmark forum