Tag: WHO
Guyana remains vigilant despite declining COVID-19 rates – Min. Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said he is pleased with the recent announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) ... Read More
Collaborating centre on influenza to be housed at national lab
- WHO, Harvard University partnering with Health Ministry  Guyana’s health sector will soon see massive transformation as the ministry moves ... Read More
President Ali reaffirms govt’s firm commitment to health sector modernisation
— Highlights investments made in health infrastructure, human resourceGuyana joined the rest of the world in observing ‘World Health Day ... Read More
Importance of diet and exercise emphasised as World Obesity Day observed
Since 2020, World Obesity Day has been officially observed on March 4, this year under the theme ‘Changing Perspectives: Let's ... Read More
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective for children − Health Minister assures
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, on Friday, addressed a social media video from an unidentified source using the Pan American ... Read More
Gov’t formulating five-year mental health awareness plan − Dr Anthony
- Mental health awareness activities launched As part of a collaborative effort to raise awareness of mental health issues and ... Read More
WHO establishes negotiating body to prepare for future pandemics
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has established an Inter-governmental Negotiating Body (INB) that will help prepare countries for any pandemic ... Read More
Enforcement of legislation seeing decrease in tobacco use – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, said steps by the government to reduce the consumption and exposure to tobacco ... Read More
Approval for the importation and use of the COVID-19 vaccines in Guyana
The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) wishes to advise the general public; that the importation and use of all ... Read More
Opposition Leader’s statement on Sputnik V vaccines reckless, self-serving – President Ali
—Pleads with citizens to heed calls of health officials, scientists and to get vaccinated His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon ... Read More