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Gov’t plans medical tourism hospital and poison control centre in Silica City

June 10, 2025 Editor

The government has confirmed receipt of a proposal to establish a Poison Control Centre and a world-class hospital focused on medical tourism in Silica City. President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the announcement during his feature address at the commissioning of the new $6.6 billion Diamond Regional Hospital on Sunday. “We are not only concerned about […]

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Health Ministry urges vigilance as WHO flags new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1

June 5, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging the public to remain vigilant and practice all recommended precautions following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, named NB.1.8.1. The WHO recently classified NB.1.8.1 as a “variant under monitoring” due to a notable global rise in COVID-19 infections, including within the Caribbean region. […]

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Guyana launches ‘One Health Project’ to boost pandemic preparedness

May 31, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Health has launched the One Health Project, which aims to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to public health emergencies. The launch took place at the Aiden Hotel in Georgetown. The project is being financed through a combined US$22 million investment, with US$15 million from the Pandemic Fund […]

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Region Six gets over 4,000 dengue test kits amid rising cases

May 14, 2025 Editor

In response to a rise in dengue infections in Region Six, the Ministry of Health has dispatched over 4,000 test kits to help contain the cases. Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony confirmed this during an update on Tuesday, as authorities ramp up interventions to curb the spread of the virus. The surge in cases […]

GPHC honours 56 nurses for International Nurses Day 2025

May 13, 2025 Editor

Fifty-six nurses were honoured by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Sunday in recognition of International Nurses Day 2025, observed this year under the theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.” The ceremony, which began slightly behind schedule at the hospital’s East Street compound, celebrated the resilience and dedication of nurses […]

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Gov’t plans medical tourism hospital and poison control centre in Silica City

Health Ministry urges vigilance as WHO flags new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1

Guyana launches ‘One Health Project’ to boost pandemic preparedness

Region Six gets over 4,000 dengue test kits amid rising cases

GPHC honours 56 nurses for International Nurses Day 2025

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