Health Archives

May 15, 2025

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The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has formally reported to the Guyana Police Force a case involving serious allegations made by a woman identified as Narepa Makhanlall, following an internal investigation which found no evidence to support her claims. Makhanlall, in a recent HGP Nightly News broadcast and across social media, alleged that she was […]

May 12, 2025

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Police Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, Atlee Rodney, has called for greater attention to be placed on mental health, describing it as the hidden pandemic affecting regional police officers. He made this call during the opening of the five-day Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), currently being […]

April 25, 2025

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Residents of Annai and surrounding villages in the North Rupununi, Region Nine, will no longer have to travel long hours to the Lethem Regional Hospital or the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to access health services, as the new, modern Annai District Hospital was commissioned on Friday. For the very first time, surgical procedures will […]

March 31, 2025

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The US Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) will be in Guyana for two weeks providing key medical services to locals. During its time in Guyana, the team will deliver high-quality medical, surgical, ophthalmological, and dental care at some of the country’s main hospitals. The team will do work at the Port Mourant Hospital, the […]

March 27, 2025

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The World Bank has approved the US$22 million Guyana One Health Project, focused on empowering the country to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies. The project will adopt a One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health systems. Guyana faces an evolving set of public health threats. Non-communicable diseases account for […]

March 20, 2025

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An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based app is being developed to enhance malaria testing as part of the government’s efforts to eradicate the disease in Guyana. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, announced the initiative at the launch of the Universal Healthcare Voucher held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal last Saturday. Dr Anthony highlighted […]

February 14, 2025

Guyana is ramping up poultry production in light of the Bird Flu outbreak and global food supply challenges, President Dr Irfaan Ali said in a live broadcast on Thursday. The President acknowledged that these challenges have placed tremendous pressure on the poultry industry worldwide. However, Guyana is witnessing a significant increase in demand for poultry […]

February 5, 2025

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The local health sector is set for significant upgrades as the Health Ministry continues to implement measures boosting the country’s testing capabilities. This was related by Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony during the consideration of budget estimates at the 100th sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday. Responding to questions posed by shadow health minister, […]

February 5, 2025

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The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Health Sciences Division on Tuesday officially launched the first batch of the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Training Programme at the nursing school in Kingston, Georgetown. This new initiative is part of an ongoing effort to enhance the quality of healthcare services, nationwide. Over the next four months, […]

January 18, 2025

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Health services in Region 1, is expected to get a significant boost with the donations of three new boat engines to improve transportation capabilities in that location. The Ministry of Health received the valuable donation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Guyana. The engines were officially handed over by Adriana Negry, Head […]

Tag: Health

GPHC refutes woman’s stillbirth claims, refers case to police

Mental health issues a hidden pandemic affecting region’s police officers

Annai residents no longer have to travel long distances for medical care

US medical team to provide ‘invaluable service’ during two-week visit

Word Bank approves US$22M Guyana One Health Project

AI-based App in development to advance malaria testing

Guyana boosting poultry production to tackle Bird Flu challenges

Doctors could now timely diagnose cancer, other medical complications

Quality healthcare being enhanced countrywide

UNHCR donates three boat engines to improve health access in Region 1

Shafiran Bhajan honoured for more than six decades of service to education

Minister Indar: Imports triple since 2020 amid maritime sector boom

Guyana well placed to benefit from shifting US trade policy, says former top commerce official

Shafiran Bhajan honoured for more than six decades of service to education

Minister Indar: Imports triple since 2020 amid maritime sector boom

Guyana well placed to benefit from shifting US trade policy, says former top commerce official