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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

February 4, 2025 Editor

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The Georgetown Public Hospital is seeing an influx of patients from across the Caribbean region, seeking medical treatment at the institution. This is according to the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Robbie Rambarran, who credited the influx to improved healthcare services, and specialised treatments. “We are committed to [doing] the best we can for the […]

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GPHC CEO vows ‘drastic action’ against staff found guilty of malpractice against Venezuelan mother

January 28, 2025 Editor 0

Father of teacher battling health issues thankful for dialysis treatment available at GPHC

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GPHC CEO vows ‘drastic action’ against staff found guilty of malpractice against Venezuelan mother

January 28, 2025 Editor

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The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has launched a full probe into the allegations of negligence and mistreatment by a Venezuelan mother, the Corporation Chief Executive Officer Robbie Rambarran said on Tuesday. Rambarran told media operatives that any staff found guilty would face “severe, drastic disciplinary action.” He assured the public that there will be […]

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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

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Father of teacher battling health issues thankful for dialysis treatment available at GPHC

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Father of teacher battling health issues thankful for dialysis treatment available at GPHC

January 28, 2025 Editor

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The father of Samia Fredericks, 27, a teacher at the Warapoka Primary School, a sub-district of Moruca, Region One, who has been battling health issues since 2024, has expressed gratitude for dialysis treatment available at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). In an interview with Harry Frederick, 59, the father of Samia, he stated that […]

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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

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GPHC CEO vows ‘drastic action’ against staff found guilty of malpractice against Venezuelan mother

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Woman accuses GPHC staff of negligence, which she believes resulted in her baby’s death  

January 27, 2025 Editor

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A woman is accusing staff at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) of negligence, which she believes led to the death of her baby while she was in labor on January 18, 2025. Mayhelm Gonzalez, 32, of Rosa Drive, South Ruimveldt, during an interview with Guyana Daily News, said that she was taken to the […]

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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

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GPHC CEO vows ‘drastic action’ against staff found guilty of malpractice against Venezuelan mother

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Govt set to elevate the standard of community-level health care and education

January 23, 2025 Editor

President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that a new minimum standard for quality of service at community health centres and schools has been agreed upon and will soon be implemented across the country.  The announcement followed a full day of frank and open discussions with Regional Executive Officers, Regional Health Officers, and Regional Education Officers from the respective Administrative Regions […]

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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

February 4, 2025 Editor

$40B approved for resumption of $100K cash grant

February 4, 2025 Editor

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NIS to focus on efficiency, debt management, and customer care this year

January 19, 2025 Editor

Highlighting the “significant improvements” made in service delivery, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), will focus this year on enhancing operational efficiency, debt management, and customer care. During the 2025 National Budget Presentation, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, said that NIS plans […]

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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

February 4, 2025 Editor

$40B approved for resumption of $100K cash grant

February 4, 2025 Editor

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Budget 2025: $143.2B earmarked for ‘dramatic expansion’ of public health care

January 17, 2025 Editor

To enhance access to quality health care across the country, the government allotted $143.2 billion to the health sector. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh explained that the focus of the government is to rapidly expand access to health care, particularly in […]

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Additional 8% increase to be paid to public servants this year –Dr. Singh

February 5, 2025 Editor

Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

February 4, 2025 Editor

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Guyana to Launch $15M Initiative to Boost Viral Disease Surveillance and Readiness

January 13, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Health will launch a US$15 million project in March to strengthen surveillance systems, enhance laboratory capabilities, and recruit more specialists to combat viral diseases in Guyana. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced the three-year initiative on Friday, emphasizing that the project will address a wide range of viral diseases rather than focusing […]

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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

February 4, 2025 Editor

GPHC CEO vows ‘drastic action’ against staff found guilty of malpractice against Venezuelan mother

January 28, 2025 Editor

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Pres. Ali announces biomedical hubs to cut reliance on imported medical supplies

January 13, 2025 Editor

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the government will establish biomedical hubs in Guyana to reduce the country’s reliance on imported medical supplies and improve healthcare access for all citizens. “We are establishing biomedical hubs in Guyana to reduce our dependence on imported medical supplies,” the Head of State said. According to Dr. Ali, […]

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Additional 8% increase to be paid to public servants this year –Dr. Singh

February 5, 2025 Editor

Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

February 4, 2025 Editor

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New Maternal Waiting Home Opens in Mabaruma to Ensure Safe Deliveries for Expectant Mothers

January 8, 2025 Editor

In a significant step towards achieving zero maternal deaths in Guyana, the Ministry of Health officially opened a new maternal waiting home in Mabaruma, Region One, on Tuesday. The $46 million facility is designed to provide expectant mothers from remote and riverine areas with a safe and supportive environment before and after childbirth. During the […]

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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

February 4, 2025 Editor

GPHC CEO vows ‘drastic action’ against staff found guilty of malpractice against Venezuelan mother

January 28, 2025 Editor