GWI records 20% increase in water consumption
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is reporting an increase in water consumption across the country, given the current circumstances
Figures as recent as last Friday...
Public Health Ministry, NOGs team-up to tackle suicide scourge in Region Two
The Government is heightening its work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and other agencies in Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam, to tackle suicide and attempted cases.
Minister within...
Covid-19 relief distributed to St Cuthbert’s Mission
The Civil Defence Commission on Monday handed over 320 food hampers and vitamin C tonic as well as cleaning hampers to the Toshao of...
9 more Covid deaths recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of August 30, 2021, nine more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Stronger public health strategies needed to promote oral health – Dr Anthony
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony today emphasised the need for the implementation of health promotion strategies and approaches to prevent oral diseases.
He was at...
120 persons at Lusignan Prison test positive for COVID-19
A screening campaign for COVID-19 at the Lusignan Prison has revealed that 120 persons have the virus.
A total of 200 tests were conducted.
This was...
Guyana records 19th COVID-19 death
The Ministry of Public Health has announced that Guyana recorded its 19th COVID-19 death.
The country's latest victim is a 36-year-old man who passed away...
No outbreak of water-borne diseases despite countrywide flooding
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says there have been no reports of an outbreak of water-borne diseases, despite the severe flooding countrywide.
The Minister...
Covid: Adolescent vaccination lagging, children still at risk – Health Minister
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is again calling on parents and guardians to allow their children, 12 to 17 years old, to be...
Monumental improvement in salaries and benefits for nurses – President assures
Nurses and other healthcare workers can look forward to significant improvement in their livelihood under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration, President Dr Irfaan...