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“Breast cancer remains the number one cancer in Guyana”
WebJan 01, 2024 News. Kaieteur News – Breast cancer continues to be a challenge in Guyana, and currently accounts for most of the cancer diagnosis locally. This is according to Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony. While speaking at a press conference on Friday, Dr. Anthony noted that the cancer registry was updated and now has more accurate data.
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President Ali urges medical practitioners to work on achieving …
WebKaieteur News – Medical practitioners across the ten administrative regions must align themselves with the government’s vision of achieving world-class healthcare in Guyana, as emphasised by His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The head of state made the plea during an engagement with several doctors, at the Arthur Chung Conference …
Public Health Care in Guyana
WebData from the Ministry of Health shows public spending on health care in Guyana has increased significantly between 2005 and 2015. However, compared with other countries in the Caribbean, Guyana ranks high in terms of basic health care services. Basic health services in the rural areas of the country have been improving.
Guyana urgently needs a Govt-run health care system that can …
WebDEAR EDITOR, We all know that health care like anything else in Guyana is a failure. This is true for both the private and public health care which lack critical resources to effectively address the medical needs of our population. Undoubtedly, this situation has caused Guyanese to face premature mortality. Our loved ones even refuse […]
Guyana ranks second to last in region for access to quality …
WebGuyana ranks second to last in region for access to quality healthcare – IDB. Dec 13, 2022 News. Kaieteur News – Given the scale of Guyana’s oil bonanza, currently pegged at 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent resources in the Stabroek Block, organisations like the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) believe Authorities have a golden
World Mental Health Day 2022… Message from the Minister of …
WebKaieteur News – Guyana joins the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the rest of the World in observing World Mental Health Day on October 10 under the theme: “Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority.” This annual observance is geared at raising awareness and advocacy against the social stigma attached to mental …
1000 nurses to receive online registered nursing training annually
WebAs a result, 1000 persons will be trained annually in the nursing programme. The Ministry of Health is partnering with local and international bodies to develop a new hybrid programme that integrates online and in-person teaching. He added, “Every year from now on, we would try to take in 1,000 persons” while pointing to the challenge of
People are dying because of lack of proper healthcare
WebPeople are dying because of lack of proper healthcare. Jan 13, 2023 Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom. Kaieteur News – If you do not have money in this country, then you often have to settle for second class health care in Guyana. Do not bother with those who are telling you about improvements at public healthcare institutions.
The National Psychiatric Hospital
WebThe National Psychiatric Hospital. Dec 18, 2022 News. – A home for the mentally challenged. An old building that once housed patients in the compound. Kaieteur News – Critical to the Regional Health Services in Region Six, and the health sector in Guyana, is the National Psychiatric Hospital, located at Fort Canje, Berbice.
$50M Diabetes Centre opens at Lusignan
WebThe G$50 million centre located in the compound of the Lusignan Health Centre is set to offer holistic care to diabetic patients from Lusignan and other central locations along the East Coast of Demerara. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said that the initiative is geared towards reducing the instances of fatalities, caused by diabetes.
Health Ministry launches Sexual and Reproduction Health policy
WebDr. Persaud said the United Nations Family Planning Association (UNFPA) helped the Ministry throughout the gestation period to successfully deliver the ‘Guyana Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy: SDG3 Good Health and Well-being’. Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence in the main launch address said, the new SRH strategy is …
Health Ministry launches post-Midwifery, lab technician training
WebThe first batch of Post Midwifery and Medical Laboratory Technician are set to undergo training within the next 12 months.The Decentralised post Midwifery and Medical Laboratory Technician Training Programme was launched at the Public Hospital Suddie, Region Two Pomeroon-Supenaam on Thursday.
The public health system is in crisis
WebThe public health system is in crisis. Sep 28, 2021 Peeping Tom. Kaieteur News – One of Guyana’s foremost visual artists wrote a heart-rending letter in yesterday’s edition of the country’s daily newspapers. He related that recently he suffered a ‘stroke’ and was admitted to a private hospital.
Five firms bid to supervise construction of seven new hospitals
WebMar 03, 2022 News. Kaieteur News – Five firms have submitted bids to supervise the construction of seven new hospitals, one of which is designated for children which the government intends to build this year. The companies that submitted financial proposals to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) to supervise
PANCAP to meet with AIDS Programme Managers, key partners in …
WebKaieteur News – The Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) will be hosting its Eight meeting of National AIDS Programme (NAP) Managers and key partners from March 19 to 20, 2024 in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. According to PANCAP, the meeting will update programme managers and partners on …
Veterinarians as essential health workers
WebThe Guyana Veterinary Association would like to join its sister associations and colleagues around the world in celebrating World Veterinary Day on April 27, 2024 under the fitting theme “Veterinarians as Essential Health Workers”. The Veterinary Association applauds and endorses this choice of theme which promotes the concept of …
Thumbs-up for Health-screening programme in Guyana’s schools
WebDear Editor, Kaieteur News – The unprecedented “Comprehensive Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP),” that was recently birthed in Guyana, is a most wonderful initiative, and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government must be lauded for it. It is a big deal and I am glad to tout it, after reading of the same in the local press. The word is …
Guyana prioritising mental health with third annual conference
WebDec 06, 2023 News. DPI – The Government of Guyana intends to allocate sufficient funds to ensure continued improvement in the country’s mental health programme, Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy said on Tuesday. Dr. Ramsammy, at the opening of the third Mental Health and Well-being Conference held at the Arthur Chung
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