Ministry of Health

This page serves to strengthen the relationship between the Health Ministry and the general public.

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

Guyana is strengthening emergency response capacity with partnership under LAMAT2026, is hosting a 4-day Mass Casualty Management training at CDC HQ.
Participants from health, EMS & security sectors are building skills in coordinated disaster response through hands-on scenarios.

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

Dr Frank Anthony is urging renewed action to end AIDS in the Caribbean.
Deaths are down 60% since 2010 but 15,000 new HIV infections still occur yearly, with young people most affected.
With better tools available, the focus must be on access, prevention & sustainable financing.

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

The MOH met with faith-based leaders in Georgetown, led by Hon.Minister Frank Anthony, to strengthen action against NCDs.
Focus: public education, early screening, voucher uptake & community outreach.
Committed to expanding prevention efforts to build a healthier Guyana.

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

UNICEF & the Canadian Government have handed over a second batch of anthropometric & maternal health equipment to the MoH.
This brings total investment through UNICEF to CAD$230,000, boosting maternal & child health services, especially in hinterland regions.
#mohguyana

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

$135B approved in the 2026 Budget to boost healthcare across Guyana 🇬🇾

Led by Frank Anthony, this investment strengthens services, expands access, and builds a healthier nation.
#Budget2026 #HealthForAll

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

Dr. Frank Anthony met with officials from the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) to discuss strengthening medical education and accreditation standards.

#mohguyana #healthforall #partnerships

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony met with Dr. Amardeep Singh Makkar and team from VK Group of Investments to discuss innovation and collaboration to advance Guyana’s healthcare system.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Narine Singh also joined the engagement. 🇬🇾🏥
#mohguyana

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

The Comprehensive School Health Programme is bringing essential screenings straight to our schools.
Dental |Vision | Hearing | Growth | Mental Health

Parents & guardians, please give consent and support!
#mohguyana #SchoolHealthProgramme #HealthforAll

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

From $136.6B in 2025 to $161.6B in 2026, investing more to transform healthcare in Guyana.

#Budget2026GY #NationalBudgetPresentation2026
#PublicHealthSector #GovernmentOfGuyana #PublicService #parliament

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

$3.7B for deploying and implementing Guyana’s new Emergency Medical Service (EMS).

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#PublicHealthSector #GovernmentOfGuyana #PublicService #parliament

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

We’re expanding the ambulance fleet under one integrated system and investing in recruitment and training of EMS professionals.

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[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

A new Guyana Emergency Medical Authority will be established to strengthen and expand emergency services nationwide.

#Budget2026GY #PublicHealthSector #GovernmentOfGuyana #parliament

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

Over 3,000 hinterland mothers received care packages, and 40,000+ children were screened last year. In 2026, 98,500 students are expected to benefit from the expanded preschool screenings.

#Budget2026GY

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

Guyana has expanded filaria medicine distribution, increased HIV testing to 82 sites, and continues PrEP programmes. In 2026, surveillance, testing, and training will be intensified.

#Budget2026GY

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

We’re strengthening surveillance and prevention, providing fogging equipment to all Neighbourhood Democratic Councils, and intensifying larviciding to combat malaria and dengue.

#Budget2026GY

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

A suicide prevention hotline (915) is now available, and mental health services will continue to be decentralised nationwide.

#Budget2026GY #PublicHealthSector #GovernmentOfGuyana #Parliament

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

In 2026, 5,440 nurses and allied health professionals will be trained, alongside the launch of a new Digital Health Training Institute to boost capacity.

#Budget2026GY #PublicHealthSector #GovernmentOfGuyana

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

In 2026, 162 new doctors will be trained in specialised fields, UG’s medical enrolment increases by 144, and decentralised pre-med programmes launch in Regions 2, 3, 6, and 9.

#Budget2026GY

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

$1B investment in new health sciences complexes with dormitories at Suddie and New Amsterdam is expected to boost long-term healthcare workforce development in 2026.

#Budget2026GY #PublicHealthSector

[Ministry of Health @mohguyana]

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

Expanding public dialysis services to regional hospitals, bringing critical care closer to communities.

#Budget2026GY #NationalBudgetPresentation2026 #PublicHealthSector #GovernmentOfGuyana #Parliament