By News Source Guyana on April 23, 2024
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The Ministry of Health is warning persons about having their surroundings in a state that could encourage the breeding of mosquitoes as cases of dengue in the country continue to rise. Dengue is a mosquito borne virus. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony revealed today that since the start of this year, Guyana has recorded […]
By News Source Guyana on April 5, 2024
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President Irfaan Ali met with medical personnel from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), this morning and told them that with increased investments in the healthcare sector, the Government expects the delivery of a higher quality of service. In his address to the healthcare workers, the President said the Georgetown Hospital alone has seen major […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2024
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The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of the Chickenpox at the Lusignan Prison, and has indicated that it is working closely with the Prison Service to address the situation. In a statement, the Health Ministry assured prisoners, their families and staff members at the Prison, that all precautions and all necessary actions are […]
By News Source Guyana on March 25, 2024
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Government has granted approval to the Sigma Engineers Limited to recruit a total of 500 nurses from Bangladesh. While the company is not known to be directly involved in the healthcare sector, it is believed that the permission was sought to fill vacancies that may be […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2024
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Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, today disclosed that the Government will be launching a special eye care programme to provide enhanced treatment to thousands of children and elderly people suffering from impaired vision, even as it ramps up the national screening and vaccination programmes to tackle a range of cancers, including cervical cancer. Minister Anthony […]
By News Source Guyana on January 5, 2024
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While Guyana continues to see a decline in new cases of HIV, efforts are being increased to continue to spread awareness about the virus and to encourage young people to engage in safer sex practices. The Ministry of Health has reported that in 2023, the country recorded 238 new cases of HIV, taking the total […]
By News Source Guyana on December 29, 2023
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Breast Cancer remains the number one type of cancer that is affecting persons in Guyana, according to the Ministry of Health. Cervical Cancer and and Prostate Cancer are the other two leading cancers that have been diagnosed locally. Minister of Heath, Dr Frank Anthony made the disclosure during a press conference today, as he renewed […]
By News Source Guyana on December 21, 2023
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The Sheriff Group of Companies has announced the acquisition of a Bell 429 rescue helicopter at a cost of US$9.14 million. The company recently purchased its first helicopter, a Bell 505, and the additional one is expected to be delivered in the last quarter of 2024. According to the company, the Bell 429 is a […]
By News Source Guyana on December 17, 2023
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A 44-year-old Essequibo woman has been given a new lease on life, after Doctors at the Georgetown Hospital were able to remove a massive 34.7-pound tumour from her abdomen. The life-saving procedure was performed by Dr. Rafi Rozan, who is Chief Consultant Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, along with his expert team. The tumour was […]