Aug 23, 20222 min readHealth Ministry sets up Special Response team to advise on MonkeypoxThe Ministry of Health has created a Special Monkeypox Committee that will serve to advice healthcare professionals on potential...
Aug 22, 20221 min readBreaking News: Guyana confirms first monkeypox case Guyana has confirmed its first case of the monkeypox virus, a well-placed source within the Ministry of Health has revealed. MTV News...
Aug 5, 20221 min read“Attractive opportunities” coming for healthcare workers as Minister projects high retention rateHealthcare workers over the years have been migrating from Guyana to seek better opportunities overseas. But Minister of Health Dr Frank...
Aug 5, 20222 min read“Upfront” treatment available for persons who believe they are vulnerable to HIV- Health MinisterPersons who feel they are at a risk of contracting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are being advised and encouraged to start...
Jul 29, 20221 min readPart of Covid-19 hospital to be prepared for cases of monkeypox- Health MinisterWhile there are no reported or recorded cases of monkeypox in Guyana at this time the Ministry of Health is making headways with...
Jul 21, 20221 min readNew Public Health Act will focus on patients’ rights - Min. AnthonyA modern Public Health Act is being drafted, and the first draft of this critical piece of legislation is slated to be completed in a...
Jul 13, 20221 min readUS donates over 12,000 Pfizer vaccines to Guyana; 50,000 more to arrive next week - Health Minister The Ministry of Health on Tuesday received a shipment of over 12,000 Pfizer vaccines from the government of the United States of America...
Jun 11, 20221 min read‘Back up’ plan in place, should demand exceed supply for 5-11 Covid vaccine- Health MinisterThe Ministries of Health and Education are currently hosting a vaccination drive at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac, where the Covid...