GPHC performs complex knee replacement on haemophilia patient in landmark surgery
A 48-year-old Guyanese man who suffered years of severe joint damage from haemophilia is walking again after doctors at the Georgetown Public…
Category: HEALTH
Health Ministry warns of heatwaves, flash flooding and disease risks through December
The Ministry of Health is warning Guyanese to brace for unusually hot conditions, possible flash flooding and increased risks of several climate-sensitive…
PAHO warns measles threat remains ‘very high’ as cases surge across Americas
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is warning countries across the Americas to tighten vaccination and disease surveillance measures as the risk…
Humanitarian Mission urges Guyanese to break silence on mental health struggles
Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc. is urging Guyanese struggling with mental health challenges to speak out and seek support, warning that many persons…
Health Ministry to conduct random checks on doctors, nurses for compliance with clinical guidelines
The Ministry of Health is moving to strengthen accountability at healthcare facilities by conducting random checks to determine whether doctors and nurses…
Guyana Strengthens Local Forensic Testing Capacity
Guyana is strengthening its ability to conduct forensic toxicology testing locally, with specialized training underway to improve the scientific support for criminal…
More than 100 new prostate cancer cases diagnosed since January
Guyana has recorded 137 new cases of prostate cancer so far in 2026, with the disease now surpassing breast cancer as the…
New Campbelltown Health Centre expands access to care in Region Eight
Residents of Campbelltown, Region Eight, now have easier access to primary healthcare following the commissioning of a modern health centre aimed at…
Guyanese women outliving men by about six years -Min. Anthony
Women in Guyana are living an average of about six years longer than men, according to Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, who…
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…
