Human organs grown in pigs may help transplant patients, scientists say
(CNN) There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.
But what...
Zika holds on in sperm longer than previously thought
The Zika virus has been found in the sperm of an Italian man six months after his first symptoms, twice as long as in...
Diarrhea in Kamarang contained – situation being monitored
The Ministry of Public Health has reported that doctors in Kamarang have been able to contain what seemed to be a sudden upsurge in...
System to dispose of expired drugs archaic says Health Minister following complaints
Public Health Minister, Volda Lawrence on Friday, following a press conference, acknowledged that the system to dispose of expired drugs is one that is...
80 Gastro cases recorded in Region One…Ministry assessing situation
Minister within the Ministry of Public Health Dr. Karen Cummings, has said that that to date the number of cases of gastroenteritis in Baramita,...
TIGI slams Govt for approving Public Health contract to blacklisted company
-'Saying you did not know is unacceptable'- Thomas
It was only last year that Trinidad company Western Scientific Company Limited was blacklisted by the Inter-American...
Guyana now equipped to produce issuance metal prosthesis, orthotics
Staff at the National Orthotic and Prosthetic Appliance Workshop at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre have benefited from a one-week training session conducted by...
New drug procurement system to take effect soon – Health Minister
By Devina Samaroo
The Public Health Ministry has introduced a new system for the procurement of drugs and medical supplies with the aim of enhancing...
Norton apologises, but still seeks to defend controversial drugs bond agreement
Public Health Minister Dr George Norton on Friday, apologised for telling the National Assembly that New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (NEW GPC) had been paid...
Final draft of tobacco legislation for Cabinet’s approval – Dr Norton
With the Tobacco Legislation already having two sessions of consultation at Cabinet level, the Minister of Health is hoping that the final draft will...
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There is no official title as “shadow minister” – Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is making it clear that there is no official title as a “shadow minister”
In this...
Over 240 properties being acquired by Govt for Gas-to-Energy, Harbour Bridge projects – AG
The Government of Guyana is in the process of acquiring over 200 private properties in order to facilitate the construction of the Gas-to-Energy (GtE)...
All secondary school students will soon receive textbooks from Govt – Manickchand
Having already fulfilled its promise of ensuring every primary school student receives textbooks from the government, focus is now on equipping all secondary-level pupils...
CDB President resigns with “immediate effect”
President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus 'Gene' Leon, has resigned with “immediate effect” from the regional financial institution.
According to a...
Solar panels stolen from school in Bartica; businessman, security officer arrested
See full statement from Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating an alleged simple larceny that occurred between Friday, April 19, and...
Taxi drivers allegedly shot by vendor at Kitty Seawall
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On April 17th, 2024, at about 23:00 hrs on the seawall near the Station in Kitty,...
Authorities still awaiting lab results on Berbice children who died last week
Authorities are still awaiting the results of lab tests conducted on samples taken from three Berbice children who died under unknown or unclear circumstances.
These...
Over 2800 dengue cases recorded for the year so far
Guyana has already recorded over 2800 dengue cases for 2024, advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy has revealed.
Specifically, a total of...
Govt, CARICOM working for solution to Haitian crisis– President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has reminded the region that the Guyana government and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continue to direct stringent efforts to the...
Edghill engages speedboat operators on unauthorised fare increases, other concerns
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, this morning met with boat operators that ply the Bartica and Supenaam route to address unauthorised fare...