Tag: prevention
Safety, health awareness in workplaces being strengthened
As Guyana continues its commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment, various ministries and agencies are ramping up ... Read More
Plans afoot to eliminate cervical cancer among females
The Ministry of Health is currently developing a comprehensive plan to eradicate cervical cancer among females, recognising it as one ... Read More
Health ministry unveils new TB treatment
With comprehensive services and treatment in place for persons living with tuberculosis (TB), the Ministry of Health is making major ... Read More
2,600 individuals in chronic disease clinics – Region Six RHO
A total of 2,600 persons have been registered in the chronic disease clinics at various health centres in Region Six ... Read More
New HIV/AIDS medication effectively combats virus – NAPS Programme Manager
─ Improved drug regimen to treat adults living with HIV To boost Guyana’s efforts to further minimise the spread of ... Read More
Govt investing heavily to combat diabetes
The country’s primary healthcare system continues to play a major role in preventing diabetes as the government has implemented a ... Read More
Gov’t rolls out new services to tackle drug abuse
The Ministry of Health plans to roll out a range of new services, while intensifying existing programmes, aimed at helping ... Read More
Suicide affects everybody; suicide is not an option
─ Mental Health Unit’s focus for 2019 World Suicide Prevention Day ─ Georgetown, Reg. 5 to host awareness activities DPI, ... Read More
Govt introducing HIV transmission countermeasures
─ primarily for target population ─ seeks to have more ‘at-risk’ persons access HIV treatment through Public-Private Partnership  DPI, ... Read More
Doctors get training in early detection of heart diseases
DPI, Guyana, Monday, March 25, 2019 Medical doctors, specifically those at the Primary Health care level will be better equipped ... Read More