Enmore Regional Hospital has hit back hard at Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s account of a newborn’s transfer, flatly rejecting the suggestion that the facility was unable to provide care because it lacked neonatal ventilators.

In a statement issued Wednesday, Hospital Administrator Dr. Badyel Bakhsh said Mohamed’s account created a false impression that Enmore was unequipped to treat the critically ill new

The Bath Regional Hospital has marked one year since it was commissioned alongside five other new regional hospitals across the country. Since opening its doors in 2025, the facility has treated more than 60,000 patients and performed over 300 surgeries, providing residents with medical services and treatments that were previously unavailable in Region 5. 

Speaking exclusively with NCN News, Medical Superintendent Dr. Daniel Robertson said that of the more than 60,000 patients treat

The Government is transforming its healthcare approach to combat a growing regional crisis in neurological health, shifting focus from merely saving lives to protecting long-term quality of life.

According to The Lancet Regional Health Americas, neurological disorders affect half a billion people and are among the leading causes of disability and mortality in the region.

Since conditions like stroke and dementia are heavily tied to manageable risk factors such as hypertension, dia

A new sluice door will be tendered for - within the next month - to replace the damaged structure in the Schoonord community, where emergency works have resolved the immediate flooding situation last evening.

Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha provided the update, explaining that a fishing boat struck the sluice door, damaging its lower section and allowing water to enter the community.

"We assessed the situation, we had emergency work carried out and we were able to

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali is taking his community engagement efforts directly to the people, using a bicycle to connect with residents and hear their concerns firsthand.

On Wednesday, the President cycled through Alexander Village and River View in Ruimveldt, Georgetown, as part of his Community Ride initiative.

The President, joined by Housing Minister Collin Croal interacted directly with residents and community members, hearing their concerns and discussing issues aff

Over 300 babies have been successfully delivered at the Bath Regional Hospital since the institution opened its doors one year ago. Maternity services in Region Five have been significantly strengthened since the opening of the Bath Regional Hospital, with more than 300 babies delivered at the facility during its first year of operation.

More than 60 newborns have also received specialised care in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, the first serv