Tag: COVID-19 UPDATE
Vaccination for 5-11 age group begins next week
Natasha Smith-Thomas- June 3, 2022The vaccination of children ages 5 to 11 against COVID-19 will be rolled out in the coming week, as Guyana ... Read More
Persons with flu-like symptoms should get tested for COVID-19
Natasha Smith-Thomas- June 2, 2022Persons who are experiencing upper respiratory tract symptoms like sore throat and runny nose, should get tested for Covid-19, as ... Read More
No adverse effects of J&J vaccine found locally – FDA’s restriction is just a precaution – Health Minister
Natasha Smith-Thomas- May 6, 2022The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the restricted use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine ... Read More
Health Minister commends media on COVID-19 reportage
Natasha Smith-Thomas- May 4, 2022Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday noted that the circulation of misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has not ... Read More
Guyana taking community-based approach to eliminate malaria by 2030
Natasha Smith-Thomas- April 26, 2022A new approach will be taken to fight malaria in Guyana even as local health authorities are working hard to ... Read More
Health Ministry urges TB patients to use medications
Natasha Smith-Thomas- March 24, 2022─ on World TB DAY The Ministry of Health is taking all necessary steps to ensure patients with Tuberculosis (TB) ... Read More
Health Ministry, Harvard University conducting “cutting edge” study on malaria parasites
Natasha Smith-Thomas- March 23, 2022The Ministry of Health has partnered with the Harvard University, to carry out studies of the malaria parasite, to detect ... Read More
Dr. Anthony urges vaccination of adolescents before school reopens
Shania Gonsalves- March 22, 2022With plans by the Ministry of Education to fully reopen schools after the Easter holiday, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank ... Read More
Ophthalmology programme to target remote communities
Natasha Smith-Thomas- March 21, 2022The Ministry of Health will be targeting patients in remote areas with the launch of the pilot ‘Community Ophthalmology Programme.’ ... Read More
Gov’t finalising new Mental Health Legislation, Suicide Prevention Bill
Natasha Smith-Thomas- March 17, 2022Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said the government is finalising the new Mental Health Legislation and the Suicide Prevention ... Read More