Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday noted that the circulation of misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has not been a challenge in Guyana as in some other countries, due to the responsible reporting by the local media. Dr. Anthony said misinformation has been a challenge across the world, bringing with it dire consequences, …
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A new approach will be taken to fight malaria in Guyana even as local health authorities are working hard to eradicate the mosquito borne illness by 2030. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday joined health regional officials and health personnel in Bartica, Region Seven for an activity to observe World Malaria Day 2022 …
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Over 25 per cent of cardiovascular events or heart attacks in Barbados lead to death. This is way above the global figure of five per cent. Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness with responsibility for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Dr. Sonia Browne, said the hospital was working to …
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Renal failure is a big challenge for Jamaica’s public health system and the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) in Manchester is appealing to Jamaicans to get screened early to know the function of their kidney. Renal function refers to the state of the kidneys, and how well they filter blood. Two healthy kidneys provide 100 percent …
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Medical items from international charity Medgive, valued at more than US$87,000, were on Friday (February 25) presented to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) through the National Health Fund (NHF), The donated items include 80 Kentron lab coats, 24 assorted Nitrate gloves, 37 Ironwear coveralls, 19 Value Max lab coats, 16 non-medical face masks, 42 …
More Than US$80,000 in Supplies for Public Health System Read More »
Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., says work is under way by researchers to develop a universal or ‘super’ coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. It is anticipated that the proposed vaccine will be very effective against all COVID-19 variants and provide permanent protection against the disease. “We have …
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The High Commission of India in Jamaica will be hosting a free medical camp at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, Manchester, on Sunday, January 23. The event forms part of activities commemorating India Diaspora Day on Sunday, January 9, and marking the 176th year since the arrival of Indian immigrants. The camp will be …
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to take the highly contagious coronavirus (COVID-19) Omicron variant seriously. “I urge us as a people, and those who comment and are influencers in the society, not to create a false sense of complacency and security because we have all concluded that the [variant] …
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says every effort must be made to reduce the incidents of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as these beset too many Jamaicans. He pointed out that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased the vulnerability of persons to poor health outcomes, while presenting a significant challenge to the economy. Approximately 15 …
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Twenty-nine-year-old communications officer, Sasheena Douglas, was shocked when she tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) in August 2020. The fitness fanatic, who maintains a healthy diet, thought that her youth and healthy lifestyle made her at very low risk for contracting the virus. Even more surprising was how ill she became, telling Jamaica Government news agency …
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