An almost US$32 million Guyana Health Initiative being funded by Hess Corporation is set to also benefit the rest of the Caribbean in the treatment of cancer and diseases of the heart and blood vessels, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony announced on Friday. He explained that a Cardiovascular Centre for Excellence and an Oncology Centre would be established jointly with the private sector “for … [Read more...]
New medical company to introduce robotic surgery in Guyana
Salus Medical Inc., a local medical distribution company, has announced plans to introduce robotic-assisted surgery to Guyana’s healthcare sector – a first for the region. At its official launch on Friday, company officials said that they have already inked agreements with leading and cutting-edge brands in the medical field to advance and modernise healthcare. One of the … [Read more...]
Guyana looking to tap into the multi-billion-dollar hemp industry
Guyana is exploring tapping into the lucrative hemp industry, His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali disclosure on Sunday at a press conference hosted at State House. “There is a great opportunity that lies ahead in terms of the hemp industry and what it can do in terms of the technological push and construction material, pharmaceuticals,” the president highlighted. President Ali said … [Read more...]
More Than Half of Guyana’s Population Fully Vaccinated
The Guyana government on Monday said it has fully vaccinated more than half of the country’s adult population against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the country registered more deaths and infections linked to the virus since March last year. The latest figures released showed that as of Monday, the Ministry of Health recorded 391, 521 adults, 18 years and older taking the first dose of … [Read more...]
Guyana to Begin Vaccinating Children As Young As Five Years Old
The Guyana government says it will begin vaccinating children ages five to 11 next week once approval is given by the United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). “Starting from next week, we are the examining the possibility of doing the vaccination of the five to 11 age group because we are anticipating that the US FDA would approve the Pfizer vaccine for this age group as well, so we … [Read more...]