Guyanese urged to limit alcohol and tobacco use as NCDs account for 70% of mortalities in Guyana
In an attempt to arrest the rise of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) among the population, Guyanese are urged to make healthy lifestyle...
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Sep 15, 20221 min read
17 new COVID-19 cases recorded, 5 hospitalised
The Ministry of Health has recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases within the last 24 hours, and vaccination rates remain low. Notwithstanding,...
Sep 15, 20222 min read
No active cases of monkeypox in Guyana
Guyana currently has no known active cases of monkeypox following the discharge of the two diagnosed patients. The first case of...
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Covid positive persons should not go to cricket carnival, Health Minister advises
With Guyana hosting a number of CPL matches this year and the imminent Cricket carnival fast approaching, the Health Minister is...
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Wellness conference to promote ‘healthy lifestyle choices’ – Health Minister
The Ministry of Health is looking to promote ‘healthy lifestyles’ at the Health Symposium and Conference scheduled for the weekend....
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Monkeypox not a "gay disease"; SASOD calls for better sensitisation
SASOD offering to partner with the Government to increase awareness on monkey pox and how is spreads, in effort to fight perception that...
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Health Ministry looking to procure specialised vehicles to transport neonate babies
The Government through the Ministry of Health (MOH) is looking to procure specialised vehicles to transport neonate babies from hospital...
Sep 12, 20222 min read
SASOD says legislative reform needed to help vulnerable communities fight HIV/AIDS
SASOD’S Managing Director Joel Simpson has identified gaps in legislation limiting LGBT+ persons’ access or utilisation of HIV services....
Sep 10, 20222 min read
Maternity waiting homes being constructed to reduce chances of maternal deaths - Min. Anthony
Maternity waiting homes are currently being constructed in Regions One, Seven, and Eight for expectant mothers. This is an effort to...
Sep 10, 20222 min read
Deaf Association optimistic that Deaf persons will soon obtain drivers’ licences
After years of protest by Deaf persons in Guyana, the Deaf Association of Guyana remains hopeful that they will be able to obtain drivers...
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Two tests positive for HIV since self-testing introduced, Persons urged to utilise self-testing
Two persons tested positive for HIV since the Ministry of Health through the National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) introduced its...
Sep 8, 20222 min read
100,000 vaccines to fight monkeypox secured for Pan American region
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) received requests from 12 member countries for vaccines to aid in suppressing the monkeypox...
Sep 7, 20222 min read
13 NEW COVID CASES, 11 HOSPITALISATIONS
The Minister of Health continues to encourage vaccination as the Covid-19 pandemic lingers even two years later. Minister of Health Dr....
Sep 3, 20222 min read
Healthcare workers near Brazil border placed on alert as monkeypox rages in neighbouring region
With the recent surge in monkeypox cases from Brazil, Healthcare workers operating near the border have been alerted to watch out for...
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Second Guyanese tests positive for Monkeypox
Just one week after Guyana diagnosed a 57 year old male from Region four, a second Monkeypox case has been confirmed in Guyana. The...
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Gonorrhoea cases mostly among women; 101 positive cases recorded ‘get tested’ Dr. Jagnarine urges
The National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) is reporting that there are 298 cases of Hepatitis B, 277 cases of Hepatitis C, 142 cases...
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Do not stigmatise against a certain group of people, everyone can get monkeypox - Dr. Jagnarine
Guyana has recorded its first case of the monkeypox virus in a 57-year-old man from Region Four. Health officials have warned persons...
Aug 26, 20222 min read
Mount Sinai experts working to advance Guyana’s healthcare system
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says teams have already started visiting Guyana to enhance healthcare systems, with improvements in...
Aug 26, 20222 min read
MOH to increase sensitisation on Monkeypox, vaccines to be given to at risk persons 'post-exposure'
The Ministry of Health aims to increase sensitisation on the monkeypox in the general public as Guyana awaits vaccines from PAHO. Once...
Aug 26, 20221 min read
38 NEW COVID CASES, TWO IN THE ICU
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says a total of 38 new COVID-19 cases were recorded during the last 24 hours. There are currently 312...
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