Residents of the East Bank of Demerara now have another option in receiving basic medical services. On Wednesday, the Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence commissioned a new primary health care facility located in Eccles. The $30 Million health center is expected to cater to over 6,000 residents in the
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Specialised Health Reaches Orealla, Siparuta
Residents of Orealla and Siparuta took advantage of a health initiative that saw a wide array of specialised health services being brought to them. The outreach was a collaboration between the Ministry of Public Health’s Regional Health Services department collaborated with the Region 6 health department. Services included Voluntary Counselling
UNICEF Donates $4M in Equipment
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) today donated $4M in equipment to the Ministries of Social Protection and Public Health to assist in their efforts to curb all types of child abuse. UNICEF Resident Representative to Guyana, Sylvie Fouet said the donation, which included televisions, computers, and forensic kits,
GTT Sensitize Employee About Mental Health
In an effort to ensure that persons better understand Mental Health issues and decrease stigma associated with the illness, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph company (GTT) held its first ever Mental awareness campaign, titled, “4 minds and Body”. Over forty of the company’s employees took part in the venture, at
$14M for Reg. 6 Health Institutes
Fourteen million dollars ($14M) in furnishing and equipment was recently distributed to 52 health centers, three regional hospitals and doctors/nurses’ quarters in East Berbice-Corentyne Region 6. The supplies include complete bed sets, couches, sofa sets, refrigerators, washing machines, gas stove, fans, computers, office desk, one treadmill, irons, trash cans, umbrellas, boots,
We Will Continue To Support Our Young People -Minister Broomes.
Soon the West Ruimveldt community will be able to access and utilise one of the community grounds in the area. Through a collaboration between the Georgetown City Council, the Ministry of Communities and the office of the Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, the ground is being cleared of
Children with leprosy more than doubled in 2018
GEORGETOWN, MOPH – CHILDREN with leprosy more than doubled last year according to local statistics raising “serious cause for concern” among Guyana’s Public Health Ministry authorities. In her feature address at Friday’s launch of World Leprosy Day held at the Umana Yana, Kingston, Georgetown, Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence disclosed that
Health Minister envisions countrywide access to cancer screening
As Cancer Awareness Month continues, Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence has outlined her vision to fight the most prevalent cancers in Guyana. Topping the list are breast and cervical cancer. Firstly, she said that she wishes to see all women in Guyana have access to mammography services. “I would like to
‘The Helpline’ to Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention
'The Helpline', a new television drama that seeks to raise awareness on the prevention of suicide was launched, on Tuesday, by Merundoi Incorporated at the National Culture Centre (NCC). Executive Director of Youth Challenge Guyana (YCG), Dmitri Nicholson said that the show seeks to improve access to protective services for persons
