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…
Category: HEALTH
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…
Caribbean’s HIV/AIDS fight facing setbacks -Ministers warn of youth Infections, drug access issues
Health Ministers from Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago are warning that despite years of progress, the Caribbean’s fight against HIV/AIDS is encountering…
Religious bodies to anchor new push for preventative healthcare, President says
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday signalled plans for a nationwide preventative health drive that will place mosques, churches and temples at…
Guyana positions itself as regional leader in telemedicine, developing national health-monitoring system
President Dr. Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that Guyana has positioned itself as a regional leader in telemedicine, with a developing national system…