As the government advances the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, efforts are being accelerated to boost the system with over 5,400 skilled personnel this year. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, during the presentation of the 2026 Budget in the National Assembly on Monday. The minister said works will be advanced […]
In keeping with its promise to build a world-class healthcare system for Guyanese, the government is expected to spend $39.2 billion in 2026 for critical upgrades to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) along with advancing the construction of several hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. During his presentation of the 2026 National Budget
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(Department of Public Information) – Fear and misinformation lead to the low number of reported cancer cases. In Guyana, many patients delay treatment because they are advised to use “bush” remedies instead. During Wednesday’s episode of “Starting Point,” Director of Outreach at the Cancer Institute of Guyana, Dr Syed Ghazi, described this attitude as a distraction that
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