Tag: vaccine
Influenza vaccine for seniors to be rolled out soon – Minister Anthony
Influenza (flu) vaccines will soon be made available to all senior citizens across the country, further strengthening Guyana’s prevention-focused approach ... Read More
National action plan unveiled to eradicate cervical cancer
The mortality, morbidity, and disability associated with cervical cancer are set to decline significantly among Guyanese women, with the introduction ... Read More
Health Ministry to procure new dengue fever vaccines
Despite the country’s ability to control the number of dengue cases, the Ministry of Health is actively seeking further measures ... 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 begins mobile COVID-19 vaccination programme
-persons living with disabilities among those eligible The Ministry of Health has commenced home visits around Region Four to administer ... Read More
Only high-risk persons eligible for monkeypox vaccine
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, today said, only persons considered to be high-risk would be eligible for the monkeypox vaccine. ... Read More
Govt mulls offering second dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Ministry of Health is considering offering a second shot of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) made vaccine. This was ... Read More
Health Ministry guided by research in COVID-19 booster shots
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony MP, said several studies were used to guide the decision to begin the administration ... Read More
Health Minister refutes opposition’s claims of being excluded from COVID-19 Task Force
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, has dismissed claims by members of the opposition, that they have been excluded ... Read More
Over 73 per cent of Region Nine adolescents receive COVID-19 vaccine first dose
Approximately 73.6 per cent of adolescents in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) have received the first dose of the ... Read More