By Tracy Liverpool Vaccination Week of the Americas 2024 kicked off in Linden with a vibrant launch at the Wismar Riverfront Tarmac. The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Engage now to protect your future, get Vaxed’, with a special emphasis on advocating for the uptake of the HPV vaccine, a crucial step in the […]
By Fabiana McKlmon As part of Occupational Safety and Health Month 2024, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has conducted countrywide musters across all its fire stations, emphasizing the importance of ensuring safe and healthy work environments in a changing climate. During these musters, firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) underwent thorough inspections to ensure they […]
By Delicia Janniere The cardiology department at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is making significant strides in enhancing its services, according to Minister Dr. Frank Anthony. Speaking at the launch of the Second Cardiology Symposium held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Minister Anthony emphasized the improvements in testing and treatment for cardiac patients. […]
By Saskia Warrick Today marked a significant milestone in Guyana’s healthcare sector as Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony unveiled state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment in Regions Three, Four, and Five. Valued at $49.2 million, the equipment includes ultrasound machines and digital X-ray units, aimed at revolutionizing diagnostic services in the country. The introduction of digital X-ray […]
By Samuel Gillis Today, the Richard Ishmael Secondary School organized a career fair and exhibition, aiming to provide students with resources to help them navigate their career choices. Among the participants at the career fair were esteemed institutions such as the Joint Services, Guyana Technical Institute, and the Art Williams and Harry Aeronautical Engineering School. […]
In tonight’s NCN Health report, sponsored by Essential Care Pharmacy and GTM Insurance, we are focusing on the prevention of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers, are lifelong conditions that are generally progressive and not infectious. While medications cannot prevent or cure these conditions, simple lifestyle changes […]
By Fabiana McKlmon Approximately 200 individuals benefited from a recent medical outreach organized through a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), and the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The outreach, which aimed to provide reliable and quality health services, took place in Port Mourant, East Berbice-Corentyne. Various medical services […]
By Saskia Warrick Over 100 junior teachers, recent graduates from the Cyril Potter College of Education, are currently undergoing a comprehensive two-day workshop at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). The workshop aims to familiarize these educators with their primary roles, responsibilities, and guidelines within the education system. Teachers from nearly all primary […]
By Samuel Gillis The Speaker’s Regional Youth Debating Competition in Region Six witnessed a spirited clash between the University of Guyana Tain Campus and the Golden Om Dharmic Youth Organization, with UG emerging victorious. The moot for debate centered on whether “internet access should be a fundamental human right.” Ugeeta Boodhram of the Golden Om […]
By Samuel Gillis The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) welcomes Dr. Julie Jailall as its newly appointed director, signaling a new chapter for the institution. Samuel Gillis sat down with her to discuss her vision for CPCE and plans for transformation. Dr. Jailall, previously involved in the college’s curriculum review, emphasizes the need for […]