Health
OD remains a threat to water quality – National Dean of Presiding Member
Mr. Francis Ameyibor, M-CODe National Convener stressed that open defecation is a threat to the purity of water bodies and the environment and called for joint efforts and accelerated action...
Medical practitioners receive training in endoscopy
The Ghana Endoscopy Project in collaboration with the University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC) has held an advanced endoscopy training for medical practitioners.
Ghana Health Service loses 186 staff in Upper East
Dr Emmanuel Kofi Dzotsi, the Upper East Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has expressed concern about the high rate of attrition of health workers in the region.
PATH Ghana donates neonatal equipment to Tema General Hospital
As part of its efforts to provide advanced care for ill newborns, PATH, a global non-governmental group in partnership with Kybele Incorporated, has donated some medical equipment to the Tema...
Director-General of GHS calls for support for awards scheme
Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director-General (DG) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has called for sponsorship packages from individuals and organisations to support the novel Excellence Awards Scheme.
Ghana Health Service to launch digital strategy to improve on health delivery
The Ghana Health Service would soon launch a digital strategy as part of efforts to leverage on technology to improve health delivery in the country, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director...
59,000 people die globally from rabies annually – Dr Pecku
Dr. Emmanuel Kwao Pecku, Tema Metropolitan Veterinary Officer has disclosed that more than 59,000 people globally die from rabies yearly, "this means that every nine minutes somebody dies from rabies...
Do not force children to eat substantial portions of food – Pharmacist
Dr Marc Kwame Dzradosi, Head of Pharmaceutical Services at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) has cautioned parents and guardians against forcing children to eat sizeable portions of food.
Western Region health directorate strategizes to curb maternal mortality
The Western Regional Health Directorate has devised a comprehensive strategy on maternal health care aimed at saving the lives of expectant mothers and their unborn babies.
Upper West NHIA achieves Universal Health coverage and exceeds target for 2022
Mr Samuel Lobber Lekamwe, the Upper West Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has announced that the authority has achieved Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as well as...
