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Health Ministry announces strengthened efforts to combat chronic diseases

Health Ministry announces strengthened efforts to combat chronic diseases

- March 13, 2026

The Ministry of Health has introduced additional measures to tackle the growing burden of chronic non-communicable diseases across Guyana, including ... Read More

Budget 2026: $161B to build modern hospitals, expand digital care, train thousands of medical workers

Budget 2026: $161B to build modern hospitals, expand digital care, train thousands of medical workers

- January 26, 2026

The Government of Guyana has set aside $161.1 billion in 2026 to further modernise the country’s healthcare system. Senior Minister ... Read More

Diet Is Key in Managing Diabetes – Part 1

Diet Is Key in Managing Diabetes – Part 1

- December 9, 2024

- Understanding The Role of Carbohydrates and Protein in Your Diet By Shabana Shaw Managing diabetes effectively involves more than ... Read More

Fitness event held to raise diabetes awareness

Fitness event held to raise diabetes awareness

- November 24, 2024

A 2K/5K run, walk and ride fitness event was held on Saturday at the Botanical Gardens in observance of Diabetes ... Read More

Gov’t, Stride592 collaborate to launch cardiovascular advocacy project

Gov’t, Stride592 collaborate to launch cardiovascular advocacy project

- July 19, 2024

The Ministry of Health on Friday partnered with a local group known as Stride592 to launch a new project called ... Read More

Comprehensive health plan to be implemented to tackle chronic diseases in 2024

Comprehensive health plan to be implemented to tackle chronic diseases in 2024

- December 25, 2023

A comprehensive health plan to tackle various chronic diseases in the country is slated to roll out in 2024, Technical ... Read More

Govt investing heavily to combat diabetes

Govt investing heavily to combat diabetes

- November 17, 2023

The country’s primary healthcare system continues to play a major role in preventing diabetes as the government has implemented a ... Read More

Guyanese urge to get screened for diabetes

Guyanese urge to get screened for diabetes

- September 10, 2023

The Ministry of Health is pleading with the general public to get screened for diabetes, while it continues to implement ... Read More

New guidelines will assist in early diabetes detection – Min. Anthony

New guidelines will assist in early diabetes detection – Min. Anthony

- June 23, 2023

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Health System, will be launching a new guideline to better ... Read More

Expanded access to diabetes treatment for 2023 − Dr Anthony

Expanded access to diabetes treatment for 2023 − Dr Anthony

- November 14, 2022

- One-stop diabetic centre on the cards As Guyana joins the rest of the world in observance of World Diabetes ... Read More