Tag: Ministry of Health
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COVID-19 vaccines for persons 40 years and older from today
The Ministry of Health on Wednesday began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to persons who are 40 years and older. According to Advisor to the Minister of ... -
“We need people to stop being complacent” Health Minister
There should be greater enforcement of the COVID-19 related public health measures as the Guyana heads into two major religious holidays next week. Both the Hindu ... -
Journalist Namila Baynes-Henry dies
Journalist Namila Baynes-Henry has passed. Big Smith News Watch has been informed that Baynes Henry died moments ago at the Infectious Diseases Hospital of the Ministry ... -
2 more COVID-19 deaths; 21 deaths recorded since March 1
Guyana has recorded another two COVID-19 related deaths says the Ministry of Health on Tuesday morning. The two latest fatalities are a 74-year-old female from Region Three ... -
Mother, unborn twins die on way to hospital
Pregnant with twins, a 40-year-old woman of Lower Bonasika, Essequibo River died on Thursday night on her way to the Hubu Health Center. The woman’s husband ... -
Israel donates $2M worth of PPEs to Ministry of Health
The Government of Israel on Thursday donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) valuing $2M to the local health sector to aid in tackling the spread of the ... -
Young couple lose baby as Woodlands midwife reportedly takes phone call in delivery room
By Leroy Smith A midwife at the Woodlands Hospital is being accused of negligence by a young couple after she prematurely determined the fate of their ... -
Security guard found dead at worksite
Police Detectives in Regional Division 4-A have commenced investigations into circumstances surrounding the death of security guard Troy Wiggins, 46 years old. The motionless body of ... -
More COVID vaccines for Guyana, Russia among suppliers
Guyana is gearing to receive more vaccines as well as target other groups for immunisation against the coronavirus. On Monday, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said that ... -
Staff and drug shortage amongst issues plaguing Essequibo Health institutions.
Health Institutions on the Essequibo Coast, continue to be plagued by the shortage of healthcare providers, and essential medication. RDC Councillor Malika Courtman raised this issued ...
