Guyana learning from Suriname how to eliminate malaria
A delegation from Guyana, consisting of PAHO Director Dr. Kim Dickson and the Guyana Malaria Program, conducted a malaria elimination ...
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Guyana introduces yearly flu vaccination programme
Health minister Dr Frank Anthony taking an influenza vaccine. Guyana on Monday kickstarted its annual influenza vaccination programme, targeting vulnerable ...
Guyana acquires low-cost, brand name highly effective HPV vaccine to boost prevention of cervical cancer
A student taking the HPV vaccine (Ministry of Health picture) Guyana has acquired Merck-made 9-valiant HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccines ...
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 ...
Guyana closer to eliminating filariasis or ‘big foot’ disease
US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot administering the oath to 18 new Peace Corps volunteers Guyana has almost eliminated filariasis, ...
Dengue vaccination won’t be totally effective -Health Minister
Guyana is hesitant to vaccinate people against dengue because of the efficacy of the jab against all of the four ...
Guyana can detect Oropouche virus
Guyana is prepared to test for the Oropouche virus (OROV) which the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) last weekend sounded ...
Guyana preparing for deadly coronavirus
The Ministry of Public Health's Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) Dr Karen Gordon-Boyle says the country’s port health officials have ...
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