Cancer – third leading cause of death in Guyana

Health Minister Dr Bheri Ramsaran (centre) presents a token to a member of the Periwinkle Club (GINA photo)

Cancer is the third leading cause of mortality in Guyana, according to a report from the Ministry of Health.

A release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said that Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran revealed this fact at a press conference on Monday to announce that Guyana would join with the rest of the world to observe World Cancer Day under the theme “Debunk the myth.”

Each year, World Cancer Day focuses on different issues surrounding the disease, and this year, the focus will be on