25 more telemedicine sites to be established in 2024
Twenty-five additional communities in the hinterland and rural areas will benefit from the implementation of the telemedicine programme in their health facilities, signalling the...
Breast cancer accounts for most cancer diagnosis locally – Dr Anthony
The Ministry of Health is doing everything possible to fight and win the battle against cancer in Guyana starting with a myriad of strategies...
Over 300 critically-ill pregnant women saved at GPHC this year
A total of 785 babies were admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation's (GPHC) Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) and step-down units this year.
Of that...
GPHC needs 600+ more nurses, additional beds to improve services
While the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has made significant strides towards building a world-class healthcare system, the availability of beds for patients and...
Construction of Enmore regional hospital advancing
The construction of the Enmore Regional Hospital along the East Coast of Demerara, Region Four is advancing, as the government continues to make significant...
Dr Gobin was a true pillar of our healthcare community – MOH
See full statement from the Ministry of Health:
(December 21, 2023)- On behalf of the Ministry of Health and the medical fraternity, we express our...
Dr Neville Gobin dies
Managing Director of Woodlands Limited Dr Neville Gobin has died at the age of 75.
The hospital made the announcement moments ago.
See full statement below:
JN.1: What to know about the new Covid variant surging in the US
A new coronavirus variant is making the rounds in headlines this week: the JN.1 subvariant.
From 30 October to 5 November, the JN.1 subvariant was...
38 to graduate from first ever Biomedical Technician Training Initiative
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announces the successful conclusion of the first round of the Biomedical Technician Training Initiative, a groundbreaking programme funded by...
Massive tumour removed from Essequibo woman at GPHC
In a remarkable medical feat, a 44-year-old female patient from Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), underwent life-saving gynaecological surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital...
Recent Articles
Teens charged with murder of excavator operator
Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...
Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise
A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...
Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine
The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...
CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...
The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...
Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop
The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...
AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29
FULL STATEMENT:
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....
GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG
…says Union using teachers to push other agenda
In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...
$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments
…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving
Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...
“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities
Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana.
This is according...
Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...