Health
Paramount Chief urges medical professionals to prioritize safety
Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, the Paramount Chief of Akwamu Traditional Area, has urged nurses, doctors, and other health professionals to adhere to universal measures in their daily work. The...
Over 300 Kayayei in Kumasi get free health screening from Rotary Club of
Rotary Club of Kumasi-Premier International has, as part of its humanitarian and charity obligations, conducted free health screening for over 300 Kayayei (head potters) and their children in the Central...
Holistic approach needed in closing breastfeeding gaps – Nutritionist
Mr Mawuli Fedieley, the Nutrition Officer, Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Health Directorate, says a holistic approach is required to support breastfeeding mothers and ensure best practices to guarantee the health and...
Lions Club holds Homowo health screening at Nokoyedzen Larteiman
As part of the Homowo celebrations, the Nokoyedzen Larteiman community near Nsawam in the Eastern Region benefited from a health screening event held at Treasure Hill Lodge by the Accra...
NPP 2024 Manifesto: My government will complete all Agenda 111 hospitals – Dr Bawumia
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has assured Ghanaians of completing all Agenda 111 hospitals if elected President in the December polls. That, he said,...
FDA to appeal Tobinco court ruling
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it will appeal a court ruling in favour of Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The ruling on July 29, 2024, ordered the FDA to pay...
Poor working conditions causing high attrition among nurses – GRNMA
Poor working conditions of service of nurses and midwives has been identified as a key factor driving the increasing rate of attrition among these professionals in search of greener pastures...
FDA calls for workplace polices to support breastfeeding mothers
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and UNICEF have joined forces to celebrate this year’s World Breastfeeding Week with a call for workplace policies to support breastfeeding mothers. The celebration...
Increase funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases
African governments have been urged to strengthen the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by increasing funding in the control programmes of these diseases. Professor Alexander Yaw Debrah, Dean of...
Breastfeeding is the foundation for child health and development – Dr Boakye-Boateng
Dr Samuel Kwabena Boakye-Boateng, the Upper East Regional Director, Ghana Health Service (GHS), says exclusive breastfeeding for six months formed the foundation of child health and development. Breast milk provided...
