In observance of World Glaucoma Week 2022, members of the public are being encouraged to visit the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) eye clinic to receive free eye screening to enable the early detection of glaucoma. On Thursday, DPI spoke with some glaucoma patients at GPHC, where scores of persons turned out to get tested […]
─ President urges police to be respectful to citizens President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, said his government will continue to support the efforts of the Guyana Police Force in strengthening its relationship with the public. While commending the progress made thus far in this regard, the Head of State said the concept of ‘One Guyana’ […]
Government’s immunisation campaign in the Essequibo Islands -West Demerara (Region Three) is improving, as efforts continue to prevent the spread of the respiratory illness, Covid-19. Speaking with DPI recently, Region Three Regional Health Officer (RHO), Dr. Erica Forte said the region continues to fight against the deadly disease by advocating the need for vaccination. “Region […]
The Government of Guyana has been making significant progress in providing the necessary treatment for persons with kidney related illnesses. While that is so, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, said it is important for persons to understand kidney disease and the importance of having healthy kidneys. “One of the things in Guyana that we […]
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, M.P has reiterated government’s commitment to serving all Guyanese. He gave the assurance during a community outreach, on Tuesday in Unity and Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, to conduct assessments of infrastructure in need of urgent attention. “Government continues to be on the ground, making sure that […]
─ replacement of cards to be made easier The Ministry of Health is currently verifying and reconciling its vaccination data to be better able to keep a record of vaccinated persons. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony today, said that data is being collected from a number of vaccination sites for the initiative. He said […]
The Ministry of Agriculture will be taking its farmers’ market initiative to the Albion Sport Complex, East Berbice Corentyne (Region Six) this Sunday. Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha said the event is being organised to allow consumers to benefit from organically grown fruits, vegetables and other commodities, while local farmers will be able to sell their produce […]
Inadequate supply of water will soon be a thing of the past for residents of Itabali, Region Seven. The water supply system, which is set for a $4 million upgrade, will see the rehabilitation of the well in the community and expansion of the system for more persons to access water. The announcement was made […]
Over the next two months, 21 swine farmers from across the country will receive several piglets to improve their breeding stock. These animals are being made available through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority’s 2022 swine improvement programme. The pilot programme, which forms part of a $1.8 million investment by the government, will see the GLDA […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is again urging persons to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as Guyana continues its fight against the disease. The ministry has a number of vaccines available including AstraZeneca, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Sinopharm and Sputnik V. Minister Anthony explained on Wednesday that some persons are still to take their second […]