Persons affected by mercury poisoning are being advised to consult with health agencies, and not the GGMC
Authorities in the extractive sector are urging persons who are affected by mercury poisoning to consult with health agencies, and not the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC). At a press briefing on Tuesday, More...
The Jamaican government is investing 200 million US dollars in the construction of a health facility
The cabinet has approved the construction of a 200 million US dollar medical facility in the western parish of St. James, in an attempt to tap into the multi-billion dollar global health tourism industry. Minister More...
Linden hospital gets Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
A new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was on Thursday commissioned at the Linden Hospital Complex. Dr. Narindra Singh of the Guyana help the kids foundation says this is a collaborative programme of the health ministry More...
Guyana joins the rest of the world in observance of world health day today
Guyana joins the rest of the world in observance of world health day today, under the theme “hypertension, know you numbers.” Minister of Health Bheri Ramsaran urges all Guyanese to consciously adopt better More...
Government says it is moving to step up systems to embrace mental health
Government says it is moving to step up systems to embrace mental health, while creating safer environment in addressing mental health illness. This is according to Minister of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsarran who also More...
Doobay Medical Centre expanding – public/private partnership welcomed
President Donald Ramotar on Thursday was given a first hand look at the new batch of equipment donated to the Doobay Medical Centre as it seeks to strengthen its laboratory testing capacity to treat related ailments More...
$19.2B allocation will advance development of new strategic health plan
Government has allocated $19.2B towards the health sector with the aim of achieving universal health coverage through the primary health care approach. For the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of health More...
Government donates boat and engine to improve delivery of health care services
Government has donated a new 15 HP Yamaha out board engine and boat to improve the delivery of health care services to residents along the banks of the Capoey Lake on the Essequibo Coast. Chairman of region two, More...
The late Jagans are remembered as an evening of reflection is held in their honour
The late Jagans Prime Minister Samuel Hinds joined members of the Jagan family, and others gathered at the home of the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Mrs. Janet Jagan, Bel Air, Georgetown as they reflected on their lives More...
Task force set up to tackle gastroenteritis
The Ministry of Health will be setting up a task force to handle the gastroenteritis situation in Region One. Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsarran say his ministry is on top of the issue In light of the recent More...