70-Y-O man is Guyana’s 55th COVID-19 death
The Ministry of Health has reported another death from the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Guyana up to 55.
According...
Guyana records 21 new COVID-19 cases
Another 21 new novel coronavirus cases were detected in the last 24 hours from some 1294 tests conducted.
According to the Ministry of Health's updated...
A&E doctors at Skeldon Hospital stage sit-in over drug shortages
In light of there being reports of drug shortages at the Skeldon Hospital in Region Six, physicians attached to the Accident and Emergency (A&E)...
President promises to develop Diamond, Leonora Diagnostic Centres
- President David Granger has promised to develop the capacity of the Diamond and Leonora Diagnostic Centres, following a tour of those facilities...
32 new Covid-19 cases recorded
The Ministry of Health has announced that there are 32 new cases of the novel coronavirus, which takes the total positives recorded to date...
Three more Zika cases confirmed in Guyana
Three more cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in Guyana by the Public Health Ministry.
These cases were confirmed after samples were tested...
65.2% of adult population received a Covid vaccine; 33.9% fully immunised
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony noted that the country has a long way to go towards achieving herd immunity, as he revealed that only...
GPHC boss says steps being taken to reduce number of persons waiting for surgeries
As part of minimizing the numbers of persons on the waiting list for surgeries at the Georgetown Public Hospital, another initiative geared at targeting...
Govt improving services at National Psychiatric Hospital
Mental Health remains a priority area for the government, and the Ministry of Health has committed to improving the delivery of mental health services...
Deputy CMO says some COVID-19 patients deliberately refusing to share info on contacts
The Public Health Ministry has said that some patients are deliberately not cooperating with authorities when providing information on whom they’ve had contact with.
Deputy...
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I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...
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The discovery was...
ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun
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