The Guyana government says it intends to spend an estimated GUY$125 billion (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents) in improving the health care services for residents in the hinterland supporting critical upgrades to hospitals over the next three years. President Dr Irfaan Ali, speaking at the commissioning of the new SMART hospital at Mabaruma in Region One, said that health facilities in other … [Read more...]
US oil company-funded Guyana Health Initiative to benefit Caribbean
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...]