HEALTH

HEALTH

Religious bodies to anchor new push for preventative healthcare, President says

February 16, 2026 Staff Reporter

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday signalled plans for a nationwide preventative health drive that will place mosques, churches and temples at the centre of public education and early screening efforts. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Ramadan Village, the Head of State said Guyana must shift focus from treatment to prevention, particularly as […]

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Guyana positions itself as regional leader in telemedicine, developing national health-monitoring system

December 18, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that Guyana has positioned itself as a regional leader in telemedicine, with a developing national system to closely monitor the availability of medical supplies while enhancing oversight across the public health sector. According to the initiative, the platform will be able to flag wastage, monitor assets, and ensure better […]

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HEALTH

Guyana moving towards first robotic surgery in 2026

December 6, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana is preparing to make medical history next year, with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali confirming that the country will conduct its first robotic-assisted surgery. The announcement was made on Friday at the launch of the Guyana Digital School at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The procedure will involve specialised surgeons in the United States […]

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HEALTH

GPHC says dialysis demand now outpacing capacity, Guyana leads region in kidney transplants

December 5, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has reported that the number of patients seeking dialysis and kidney transplant services has grown beyond what the system can comfortably handle, even as the institution celebrates a major medical achievement. GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer, Robbie Rambarran, explained during a press briefing that the surge began over the last […]

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HEALTH

Global HIV response faces historic funding crisis in 2025 -UNAIDS warns of reversals in progress

December 2, 2025 Staff Reporter

UNAIDS is sounding the alarm ahead of World AIDS Day 2025, warning that the global HIV response is now facing a historic funding crisis that threatens to wipe out decades of progress in prevention and treatment. With this year’s observance themed “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” the agency says the 1 December commemoration comes […]

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HEALTH

8,000+ patients treated since opening of De Kinderen Regional Hospital

December 2, 2025 Staff Reporter

Since its official opening on August 11, the De Kinderen Regional Hospital in Region Three has already provided medical care to more than 8,000 patients, highlighting its critical role in improving healthcare access outside the capital. The facility has recorded over 500 visits to its radiology department, treated approximately 100 patients in the Intensive Care […]

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HEALTH

Guyana to spotlight region-leading telemedicine network at CARPHA’s 70th Health Research Conference

December 1, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s rapidly expanding telemedicine network, now one of the most extensive in the world, will take centre stage when the country hosts CARPHA’s 70th Annual Health Research Conference in April 2026. The system, which already links 81 sites nationwide and will soon add 15 more, is set to be showcased as one of the defining […]

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HEALTH

Dialysis cases soar past 600, kidney failure on the rise -Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency

November 21, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana is now seeing an unprecedented surge in patients requiring dialysis, with numbers climbing from just 63 in 2020 to more than 600 this year. The worrying trend was highlighted on Thursday by Chairperson of the Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOTTA), Dr. Shanti Singh, during the presentation of new research findings at the […]

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FOOD

Health Ministry unveils new recipe book to encourage healthier diets

November 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Health has launched the “Colourful Cooking, Healthy Living” Recipe Book, a fresh initiative designed to reshape national eating habits and promote better nutrition. Developed by the ministry’s Food Policy Division, the book merges traditional Guyanese cuisine with nutrient-rich ingredients such as vegetables, seeds and whole grains. It also limits or eliminates sugar […]

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HEALTH

Too macho to visit the doctor? -Dr. Ghazi urges men to screen for prostate cancer

October 24, 2025 Staff Reporter

Men in Guyana are being urged to get screened for prostate cancer, especially those 50 years and older. The call was made by Dr. Syed Ghazi, Director of Outreach at the Cancer Institute of Guyana, during an interview on the Starting Point podcast hosted by Kiana Wilberg. Dr. Ghazi explained that prostate cancer is the […]

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