Health

While the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) manages a considerable number of patients on suicide watch every day, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robbie Rambarran said the hospital is enforcing strict monitoring to ensure safety. Speaking on the May 31st episode of the Starting Point Podcast, Rambarran described mental health care as one of the most […]

In an effort to reduce maternal deaths, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has increased its investments in modern equipment, upgraded facilities, and specialised training for its medical staff to ensure mothers receive the best possible care during pregnancy and childbirth.  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the national hospital, Robbie Rambarran, said these reforms have

The Ministry of Health is expanding quality controls and interventions across the public health sector as the government seeks to build on the progress made in reducing maternal deaths over the past decade. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said maternal deaths have declined in recent years due to targeted interventions, including expanded training for

By Kiana Wilburg For 21 years, she has helped build Guyana’s HIV and AIDS response step by step and through her leadership, the country now stands as a regional leader in treatment and awareness. During her appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, Dr. Shanti Singh reflected on her journey in the healthcare sector, sharing how

One in every four new HIV infections occurs among young people between the ages of 15 and 24. This trend was highlighted by Public Health Specialist and former Programme Manager of the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS), Dr. Shanti Singh, who noted that varying factors, including high-risk behaviours such as smoking, alcohol drinking and pill-induced

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

(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