Tag: Chronic Diseases
27,000 people to be screened for chronic diseases this year
Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, last year, the government was able to screen over 25,000 people across Guyana for major non-communicable ... Read More
Chronic disease patients vulnerable to COVID-19 – Cardiologist Dr. Carpen
Dr. Mahendra Carpen, Cardiologist at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), with the Editor of the Department of Public Information ... Read More
No one is exempt from coronavirus – CMO warns
−Persons with Chronic diseases, immune-compromised are affected −Large percent of the local population has an underlying health condition DPI, Guyana, ... Read More
Drink water, live healthier
―Non-Communicable Diseases Commission to host ‘Water Wednesday’ initiative twice monthly DPI, Guyana, Thursday, February 27, 2020 The National Non-Communicable Diseases ... Read More
Hookah smoking as harmful as cigarette use
−Can cause cardiovascular diseases and other health risks −MoPH emphasises there is no safe tobacco product DPI, Guyana, Friday, December ... Read More
Comprehensive cancer prevention and treatment plan for 2020
─ Legislation to protect against cancers being drafted ─ will focus on education, awareness, screening and treatment of all cancers ... Read More
Stakeholders trained in successful implementation of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines
DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in Collaboration with the ... Read More
Public Health Ministry, PAHO/WHO push for effective blood disorder screening
GINA, GUYANA, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 The public health sector continues to grow as efforts are being put forward by ... Read More