Guyana has switched to the 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, offering greater protection and improved cancer prevention. This monumental healthcare advancement was launched on Wednesday at the Diamond Regional Hospital. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said the vaccine is safe, effective, and longer-lasting compared to the one previously distributed. “It protects against nine of the The post Scientific triumph for Guyana as costly HPV 9-valent vaccine now available appeared first on News Room Guyana.

US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed will today reveal his party’s plans for election to office, but on Wednesday night he gave snippets of those plans, except not saying how he will get it all done. At a meeting in Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, he insisted his political movement is not about him but about the The post Azruddin promises big, but doesn’t say how he will get it done appeared first on News Room Guyana.

The CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMSC) on Cricket “is deeply concerned, as has also been widely expressed by various sectors of the Community, about all aspects of the current state of the game in the Region, particularly in its long form.” The concerns, according to a release from the PMSC, extend from youth development and The post CARICOM Sub-Committee on Cricket ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘all aspects’ of the regional game appeared first on News Room Guyana.

TEAM B defeated TEAM A by seven wickets in the Guyana Cricket Board’s Two-Day Under-17 trial match at the LBI Ground on Wednesday. TEAM A was captained by Richard Ramdeholl, and TEAM B by Dave Mohabir in the red ball game. On the opening day, TEAM A made 107-12 innings closed and by stumps, TEAM The post Seecharran, Prince lead TEAM B to victory in U-17 trial; Persaud impresses with bat appeared first on News Room Guyana.