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Breast Cancer Care Expansion: Guyana is rolling out expanded breast cancer services, with mammography now available at Suddie, Linden, New Amsterdam and Lethem, plus strengthened pathology and expanded oncology clinics at GPHC and New Amsterdam Hospital. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Guyana Cancer Foundation kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Georgetown with tree-wrapping and is offering 100 free screenings, as GPHC reported 107 new breast cancer cases in the first eight months of 2026. Reproductive Health & Rights: UNFPA is urging human-centered reporting and stronger access to reproductive health information, highlighting links between sexual violence and teen pregnancy and calling for protection from coercion and child marriage. Amazon Health Cooperation: Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony convened Amazon countries to push malaria elimination, Indigenous health and disease surveillance, with Suriname sharing its community-based malaria approach. Healthy Streets (Urban Health): President Ali inspected Thomas Street under the Healthy Streets Initiative, focusing on safer, greener pedestrian-friendly design and coordinated drainage. Food Safety Recall: GraceKennedy Foods recalled specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch in Guyana and other Caribbean markets, saying it’s a quality issue with no expected health impact. Child Mental Wellness: Psychologist Wil Campbell warned that exam pressure, weaker family connections and heavy device use are harming children’s mental wellbeing, and urged more play, social time and parental guidance.

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