Sep 23, 20222 minWHO launches new report urging world leaders to take action on NCDsDirector-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday launched a new report calling on global...
Sep 20, 20222 minHealth Minister says it is a challenge to identify Monkeypox at ports of entryThe Ministry of Health has stationed officials to look out for Monkeypox at ports of entry, but notes it is still a challenge trying to...
Sep 20, 20222 minCysterhood Support to establish ‘Safe Space’ for women living with PCOSThe Cysterhood Support Group will launch a monthly ‘safe space’ where women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can meet and...
Sep 17, 20223 minSuicide survivor urges persons in a dark place to “hold on to hope” TRIGGER WARNING: The following story mentions suicide and self-harm. Having hit the lowest point in her life, a mother of one shares her...
Sep 17, 20223 minGuyanese urged to limit alcohol and tobacco use as NCDs account for 70% of mortalities in Guyana In an attempt to arrest the rise of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) among the population, Guyanese are urged to make healthy lifestyle...
Sep 15, 20221 min17 new COVID-19 cases recorded, 5 hospitalisedThe Ministry of Health has recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases within the last 24 hours, and vaccination rates remain low. Notwithstanding,...
Sep 15, 20222 minNo active cases of monkeypox in GuyanaGuyana currently has no known active cases of monkeypox following the discharge of the two diagnosed patients. The first case of...
Sep 13, 20221 minCovid positive persons should not go to cricket carnival, Health Minister advisesWith Guyana hosting a number of CPL matches this year and the imminent Cricket carnival fast approaching, the Health Minister is...
Sep 13, 20221 minWellness conference to promote ‘healthy lifestyle choices’ – Health MinisterThe Ministry of Health is looking to promote ‘healthy lifestyles’ at the Health Symposium and Conference scheduled for the weekend....