Eureka introduces diagnostic tests for 12 common STDs
For the first time in Guyana, persons can now access diagnostic testing for the 12 most common Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) through Eureka Medical...
Covid vaccine uptake in Region Ten still lagging; Region Four in the lead
Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) ha the lowest vaccination rate in the country, with only 9.1% of that region's adult population being fully immunised.
This is...
Covid-19 death toll climbs to 499
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the...
57% of HIV patients fully vaccinated against Covid
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is encouraging people infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) across the country, to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Speaking...
‘Late delivery of medical supplies’ problem will be solved soon – Dr Norton
The late delivery of medical supplies which is currently affecting several regions is being addressed by the Ministry of Public Health, Public Health Minister...
38-Y-O male is latest COVID fatality; 106 new cases
The Ministry of Health says one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This now takes the total number...
Covid: Children want to be vaccinated but parents not granting approval – Dr Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Monday stated that parents are reluctant to have their children vaccinated even if they want to, and...
Only two institutions licensed to conduct PCR tests
The Ministry of Health has said the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test is the gold standard for detecting COVID-19.
There are two institutions licensed to...
Prime Minister and wife take Covid-19 vaccine
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips and his wife, Mrs Mignon Bowen-Phillips, this morning at their official residence, were administered their first dose of...
NEW GPC INC donates medical supplies to flood relief efforts
While flood relief efforts continue across the hinterland, NEW GPC INC has donated medical supplies to the Public Health Ministry to prevent any infectious...
Recent Articles
Region Three Business Chamber makes “impactful connections” at int’l conference in Brazil
See the below statement from the Region Three Chamber of Commerce and Industry on its recent attendance at the International Roraima-CARICOM Business Meeting held...
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tree on Tapakuma Trail, Reg. Two
A young motorcyclist was killed in the wee hours of today after he collided with a tree on the Tapakuma Trail in Region Two...
Decomposed body of male washes up at Hope Beach
The decomposed body of a male was washed up at the Hope Beach on the East Coast of Demerara.
This discovery was made at about 11:30h...
Cevon’s driver shot by bandits during robbery at South Rimveldt office
A driver attached to Cevon Waste Management is now hospitalised after he was shot during a robbery at the company's Aubrey Barker Road, South...
Police suspect vessel in Port Kaituma was used for drug trafficking, transshipment – Benn
More than one week after a semi-submersible vessel was found along a river at Port Kaituma in Region One (Barima-Waini), Home Affairs Minister Robeson...
5 new chickenpox cases recorded at Lusignan Prison
In the past week, the Health Ministry recorded a total of five new chickenpox cases at the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
This was...
No seawall vendor has been dislocated – Min Edghill assures
No vendor operating at the Georgetown Seawall has been dislocated, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill as he responded to a statement issued...
Guyanese American Chamber of Commerce “gravely concerned” over boycott threats against Guyanese businesses
Condemnation continues to increase against the recent antics of the Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID), which attracted backlash after threatening to boycott any...
Region 9 produces first batch of Pharmacy and Nursing Assistants
History was made on Friday as the first batch of newly trained Nursing and Pharmacy Assistants graduated in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo)...
Significant boost for Region 9 district hospitals with new Ultrasound units
Ultrasound services will now be offered to residents of Annai, Karasabai, Aishalton and Sand Creek in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), eliminating the need...