The Ministry of Health informs there is a disruption in the provision of medical services at the Gouyave Health Centre (Polyclinic), and all services are temporarily offered/relocated to the Victoria Medical Station in St Mark

“To prevent the spread of norovirus, it is crucial to maintain good hand hygiene, adhere to food safety guidelines, and thoroughly disinfect contaminated areas”

The government officially launched its eye-testing and spectacles programme which will benefit thousands of vulnerable individuals on Tuesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). The programme will see these individuals accessing financial assistance from the government to get their eyes tested and outfitted with the required spectacles. Individuals under 18 years of age, and ...

Grenada is awaiting the result of samples sent to CARPHA in Trinidad to determine the type of virus or bacteria that is responsible for an outbreak of gastroenteritis

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A Ministry of Health bond that stored mosquito fogging chemicals and other vector control supplies was Tuesday afternoon destroyed by fire, the Guyana Fire Service said on Wednesday. “Vapor from gasoline tank came into contact with heated exhaust pipe from fogging machine same ignited and exploded,” the fire service told Demerara Waves Online News. Residents ...

“The beneficiaries of this project encompass farmers and residents in the Mirabeau community, as well as health workers and patients at Princess Alice Hospital”

The Division of Births, Deaths, and Marriages at the Ministerial Complex will be closed from today, Wednesday, 22 May 2024 until further notice

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“Children in childcare centres are particularly vulnerable due to their close physical interactions and limited understanding of proper hygiene practices”

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There is likely to be minimal interruptions in some service areas, as management and staff from the 2 ministries will be engaged in professional development activities

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The number of dengue fever cases in Guyana is rising, prompting Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony to Tuesday urge people who have a fever to go to a doctor as a precaution against the potentially deadly disease. “If you have a fever, we are encouraging people to come to one of our facilities so that ...