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July 8, 2025

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165 medical professionals already enrolled in new online programme The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) has expanded into the health sciences through a new partnership with India-based medical training institute, Medvarsity. The two institutions officially launched the initiative today, with support from the Ministry of Health. In his keynote address, Minister of Health Dr. […]

June 20, 2025

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A total of 88 patients from Region Two have benefited from eye surgeries conducted at the National Ophthalmology Hospital in Port Mourant, Berbice. The exercise was part of a coordinated outreach led by the Regional Democratic Council Region Two, the Ministry of Health, and the hospital. Of the completed surgeries, 52 were cataract procedures, 18 […]

June 14, 2025

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This Father’s Day, dads across Georgetown are being offered more than just the usual gifts — they’re being given the opportunity to invest in their health. On Saturday, June 14, the Living Stones Church in South Ruimveldt Park will host a free Men’s Health Screening aimed at fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and father figures who often […]

June 12, 2025

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Guyana will transition from the quadrivalent to the 9-valent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of its national strategy to eliminate cervical cancer. The announcement was made by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony during a recent Cardiology Symposium at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The 9-valent vaccine provides broader protection against HPV strains compared to […]

June 9, 2025

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A major boost is coming to Guyana’s public healthcare system with the establishment of dialysis treatment centres in every administrative region across the country. This initiative, unveiled by President Irfaan Ali at the commissioning of the new Diamond Regional Hospital on the East Bank of Demerara, is aimed at expanding and equalising access to life-saving […]

June 1, 2025

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The West Demerara Hospital has created a designated area to properly care for COVID-19 patients, following a reported rise in the number of cases it has had to treat. On Saturday, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said health officials are on alert and are taking measures to tackle the spread of the new COVID-19 variant […]

May 18, 2025

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See below full message from the Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony On the occasion of World Hypertension Day, we join the World Health Organization (WHO) and global health partners in raising awareness about hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, under the theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer. Hypertension affects […]

May 18, 2025

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Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, has hailed Guyana’s collaborative approach in tackling mental health issues, including suicide. Guyana was recorded as having the highest suicide rate in the world by the World Health Organisation in 2014, and has since made significant strides in lowering that rate. “This is not a Ministry of Health problem, this […]

May 15, 2025

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Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said the army will remain vigilant on the border shared with Venezuela in light of the most recent attacks by gunmen on Venezuela’s shore. Brigadier Khan was speaking at a media briefing at Base Camp Ayanganna this evening, hosted to address the current state […]

May 15, 2025

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The Ministry of Health has distributed more than 4,000 test kits over the last week in Region Six to increase its dengue fever testing capacity. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said on Wednesday that there has been a surge of dengue fever cases in East Berbice-Corentyne. Dr Anthony provided the update during an interview on […]

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GOAL Launches Health Science Training Through Partnership with India’s Medvarsity

Seeing clearly again: 88 benefit from eye surgery

Father’s Day health screening encourages men to prioritise well-being

Guyana to introduce 9-valent HPV vaccine in cervical cancer fight

Dialysis treatment centres to be established in every region

Authorities tackling new COVID strain

Monitor your blood pressure: Hypertension is a ‘silent killer’

Guyana takes collaborative approach in tackling suicide prevention

GDF Chief vows vigilance amid Venezuelan border attacks

Over 4,000 kits distributed to curb dengue surge in Region Six

PPGPL, GuyGas and Siemens Energy land operation and maintenance roles for Gas-to-Energy Project

$42.5 billion in the hands of 424,000+ Guyanese through cash grant payout

US$4.5B left to recover as Stabroek cost bank nears full payout

PPGPL, GuyGas and Siemens Energy land operation and maintenance roles for Gas-to-Energy Project

$42.5 billion in the hands of 424,000+ Guyanese through cash grant payout

US$4.5B left to recover as Stabroek cost bank nears full payout