May 15, 2025
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Over 4,000 kits distributed to curb dengue surge in Region Six
The Ministry of Health has distributed more than 4,000 test kits over the last week in Region Six to increase its dengue fever testing capacity.…
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GDF Chief vows vigilance amid Venezuelan border attacks
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said the army will remain vigilant on the border shared with Venezuela in light…
GPHC refutes woman’s stillbirth claims, refers case to police
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has formally reported to the Guyana Police Force a case involving serious allegations made by a woman identified as…
Mental health issues a hidden pandemic affecting region’s police officers
Police Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, Atlee Rodney, has called for greater attention to be placed on mental health, describing it as the hidden pandemic…
Annai residents no longer have to travel long distances for medical care
Residents of Annai and surrounding villages in the North Rupununi, Region Nine, will no longer have to travel long hours to the Lethem Regional Hospital…
US medical team to provide ‘invaluable service’ during two-week visit
The US Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) will be in Guyana for two weeks providing key medical services to locals. During its time in…
Word Bank approves US$22M Guyana One Health Project
The World Bank has approved the US$22 million Guyana One Health Project, focused on empowering the country to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health…
AI-based App in development to advance malaria testing
An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based app is being developed to enhance malaria testing as part of the government’s efforts to eradicate the disease in Guyana. Minister…
Guyana boosting poultry production to tackle Bird Flu challenges
Guyana is ramping up poultry production in light of the Bird Flu outbreak and global food supply challenges, President Dr Irfaan Ali said in a…
Doctors could now timely diagnose cancer, other medical complications
The local health sector is set for significant upgrades as the Health Ministry continues to implement measures boosting the country’s testing capabilities. This was related…
Quality healthcare being enhanced countrywide
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Health Sciences Division on Tuesday officially launched the first batch of the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Training…
UNHCR donates three boat engines to improve health access in Region 1
Health services in Region 1, is expected to get a significant boost with the donations of three new boat engines to improve transportation capabilities in…