Health
Nigeria recalls Polyfort Suspension; FDA cautions public against use
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the use of Polyfort Suspension following its recall in Nigeria.
Audit committee members inaugurated for health institutions in Accra
The Internal Audit Agency (IAA) has inaugurated 150 audit committee members to serve in 21 health sector institutions in the Greater Accra Region.
Support teenage mothers to care for their children
Mr Samuel Atuahene Antwi, Nutritionist at the Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, has called for the end of teenage pregnancy stigmatization and support them in understanding and caring for their child.
Elijeko Foundation trains more nurses in BLS/CPR in Accra and Kumasi
Mr. Andrews Kwabena Nyantakyi, CEO and Founder of the Elijeko Foundation has urged Ghanaians to regularly go for health check-ups to ensure safe and sound bodies.
Dorma Central Municipal Environmental unit screens 710 food vendors
The Dormaa Central Municipal Environmental Health Unit has screened 710 food vendors to prevent the incidence of infectious diseases like Typhoid fever and hepatitis for the health and safety of...
FDA urges bakers to acquire operational licences
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised bread bakers in the Upper West Region to follow the necessary procedures to acquire operational licences or risk having their facilities closed...
Nationwide survey on NCDs to begin in June
Ghana will from June this year conduct a nationwide Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) risk factor Assessment Survey (STEPS) to establish a baseline on the prevalence of NCDs across the country.
‘Weighing’ should not stop after child turn two years – Nutritionist
Mr Samuel Atuahene Antwi, a Nutritionist at the Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, has urged mothers and caregivers of toddlers not to stop sending them to the child welfare clinics popularly...
Family Health University College commended for training healthcare professionals
Professor Ernest Aryeetey, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has commended the Founders of Family Health University College (FHUC), for providing health care education for the past...
Build digital tool diagnostic systems against future pandemics – Prof de Wit
Professor Tobias F. Rinse De Wit, Director of Research, PharmAccess Foundation, has said Africa needs to build strong capacity and resilient diagnostic systems in preparedness ready for any epidemics and...
