Health
Stigma and discrimination hinder promotion of quality health care – JSL Ghana
Access to prompt healthcare is hampered in many communities and medical facilities by stigma and discrimination against those who are HIV/AIDS positive.
NHIA takes education on ‘MyNHIS App’ to security agencies in Kumasi
As part of efforts to increase public awareness on ‘My NHIS App’ and its benefits to subscribers, the Ashanti Regional office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has reached...
Student Nurses allowances to be ready soon- Minister
Mrs Tina Gifty Naa Ayeley Mensah, the Deputy Minister for Health in Charge of Health Training Institutions, said plans were far advanced for the payment of nursing students’ allowances.
Shaping the future of diagnostics in Africa conference begins
African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) officially launched their 6th Biennial Conference currently underway at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa under the theme: “Shaping laboratory systems and diagnostic...
Ghanaian Geneticist appointed to top US Health Research Agency Council
Professor Solomon Fiifi Ofori-Acquah, a Ghanaian Geneticist, has been appointed to serve on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council, the United States Health Research Agency Council.
International Conference on Aids and STI in Africa ends in Zimbabwe
The 22nd International Conference on Aids and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) has ended in Harare, Zimbabwe, after days of deliberation on issues relating to prevention of HIV, infections,...
West/Central Africa: Second-highest number of people living with HIV in the world – SAA President
West and Central Africa have the second-highest number of people living with HIV in the world, with an estimated 5.9 million according to 2020 data, Dr. Pagwesese David Parirenyatwa, President...
GRA donates medical equipment to Korle-Bu Children’s Renal Unit
Accra, Dec. 11, GNA- Management of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has presented medical equipment to the Korle-Bu Children's Renal Unit. The items worth GHC 50,000 include kidney dishes, oxygen...
37 Nursing and Midwifery Training College matriculates 634 fresh students
Accra, Dec.10, GNA-The 37 Nursing and Midwifery Training Center (NMTC) has matriculated 634 fresh students to pursue diploma courses in nursing and midwifery for the 2023/24 academic year. The matriculants,...
GHS, GES and partners commence Adolescent Advocacy Week at Krobo-Odumase
Ghana Health Service (GHS), in partnership with Ghana Education Service (GES) and others, has commenced the Adolescent Health Advocacy Week with students at Krobo-Odumase.
