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Guyana now requires COVID negative test, recovery proof for persons travelling from China
Persons travelling to Guyana directly or in-transit from China, Hong Kong and Macau must now present a negative COVID-19 test...
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Multi-billion dollar upgrade of hinterland health facilities
The Mabaruma Smart Hospital Health facilities in Guyana's interior regions are to be upgraded over the next three years to...
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Georgetown Public Hospital says nearby vending is old issue that’s now “life threatening”
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Tuesday indicated that its concerns about food vending on New Market Street date...
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Healthcare workers get “good” salary increases in exchange for “highest level” performance
Patient Care Assistants President Irfaan Ali on Monday night announced fatter pay-packets for 5,000 healthcare workers ranging from GY$100,000 at...
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New Market Street stalls opposite Georgerown hospital face demolition
Food stalls on New Market Street outside the Georgetown Public Hospital The Public Works Ministry on Monday issued a final...
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Rural TeleMedicine Clinic launched in Rupununi
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony at the launch of the TeleMedicine project in Masakenari (Gunns Village), South Rupununi Health...
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New privately-owned, approved healthcare training institution opens doors
Head of Head of Royalty Home-Care and Private Nurse Services, Nurse Alicia Solomon (blue dress) and staff, students and invitees...
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President appeals for national support to tackle problems facing boys, men
The Men On Mission launch at the Guyana Defence Force Sports Ground. President Irfaan Ali Friday issued a stirring appeal...
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Environmental health experts being trained for “proactive” surveillance of food-borne illnesses
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony addressing participants at a food safety train-the trainers workshop. The Ministry of Health, with assistance...
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COVID-19 vaccine no longer needed to enter Guyana- Health Ministry
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport The Ministry of Health's Chief Medical Officer Dr Narine Singh has instructed that persons travelling...
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