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Guyana shifts into aerospace defence systems- Ali
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has shifted gears into the use of aerospace defence systems to protect the country, President...
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Caribbean leads in reducing AIDS-related deaths globally
Data from the latest Global AIDS Update Report, released by UNAIDS, shows the Caribbean recorded a 62% reduction in AIDS-related...
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New employment rules for Cuban doctors to address U.S. concerns- Jagdeo
As the Guyana government plans to embark on the "aggressive" recruitment of foreign nurses to work at several new hospitals...
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New survey reveals 80% of Caribbean’s HIV service organizations face severe disruptions
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 10 June 2025—Caribbean HIV service organisations say they are experiencing severe service disruptions and financial instability that threaten...
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PAHO, Rwanda helping Guyana overhaul its pharmaceutical regulatory system
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony addressing the European Union's Global Gateway 10-member Investment Mission. Guyana is moving ahead with revamping...
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No spike in COVID cases but publicly-owned health sector on alert for new strain – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Saturday said there was no increase in the number of COVID-19 cases but publicly-owned...
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Toxicology, DNA tests, postmortem show no sign of foul play in Adriana Younge’s drowning- Police Force
Adrianna Younge The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday confirmed that the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge has been officially...
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915 suicide prevention hotline, online chat support, videos launched
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony speaking at the launch of the three mental health initiatives. The Ministry of Health on...
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Nursing assistant wanted for alleged claims about Adriana Younge’s post-mortem; health minister mulls legal action for claims implicating him
Ms Tiana Serena-Lewis-King A Ministry of Health nursing assistant is wanted by the police for allegedly creating public mischief and...
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Region Nine gets high marks for HPV vaccination says health minister at Project HealthBridge launch
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony centre, members of the Rotaract Club of the University of Guyana, as well as representatives...
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