CANU warns against drink-spiking, illicit drug use at social events
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has raised concern over reports of illicit drug use, excessive alcohol consumption and the possible spiking of…
Category: HEALTH
First Digital Health Cohort Graduates, Ready to Support Guyana’s Digital Transformation
The Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, on Wednesday attended a certificate luncheon honouring the first cohort of graduates of the Digital…
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐏𝐇𝐂
Every patient journey begins with understanding what is happening inside the body. At the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the Medical Imaging…
Electronic medical records system rolls out at GPHC
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has begun introducing its Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, following the successful testing of the technology…
Health officials face dismissal for bypassing new drug supply system -President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has warned that health officials who operate outside Guyana’s new centralised medical supply system will be sent home…
PAHO steps up Ebola preparedness efforts across Americas
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has intensified its support to countries across the Americas to strengthen preparedness measures against Ebola, following…
Guyana eyes role as regional centre for robotic surgery training
Guyana is moving to establish itself as a Caribbean centre for robotic surgery training as efforts continue to strengthen specialised healthcare services…
Port Kaituma Hospital gets upgraded operating theatre, recovery suite
Residents of Port Kaituma and surrounding communities are expected to benefit from improved surgical care following the refurbishment of the operating theatre…
Guyana hosts key regional meeting as Americas move closer to eradicating foot-and-mouth disease
Guyana is playing a central role in the Region of the Americas’ push to eliminate foot-and-mouth disease, as the 52nd Ordinary Meeting…
New dialysis centres across regions to expand access to life-saving treatment
The Ministry of Health is set to expand access to critical kidney care with plans to construct six new dialysis centres across…
