Health
Ghana Health Service builds capacity of RCCE sub-committee members
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), as part of efforts to ensure effective response to public health emergencies, has been training members of the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Committees (RCCE)...
Bimbilla District Hospital is Best Performing Secondary Level Hospital in Northern Region
The Bimbilla District Hospital in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region has been adjudged the Best Performing Secondary Level Hospital in the region in the maiden Ghana Health...
Ghanaians urged to be responsible in vaccinating their pets to save lives
Dr Benita Anderson, the Deputy Director of Veterinary Services, has urged Ghanaians to be responsible and vaccinate their pets, particularly dogs, to ensure the safety of people.
Violence during childbirth is a major cause of maternal mortalit-Research
A study conducted by the University of Konstanz, Germany together with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has identified maltreatment during childbirth as a leading cause of maternal...
Relocation of Family planning unit at Ada Health Centre increases patronage
To encourage more women within its catchment area to patronise the services of the family planning unit, the Ada Health Centre has relocated its family planning unit to the Outpatients...
Antibiotics cost more than half of NHIS medication bills
More than 60 percent of the National Health Insurance bill for medication is spent on purchasing antibiotics, Professor Kwame Ohene Buabeng, a Clinical Pharmacologist has said.
CONIWAS holds symposium, exhibition to mark Ghana WASH week
The Ghana Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the Water and Sanitation Sector (CONIWAS) has held a multi-stakeholder symposium to mark the Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) week.
NHIS cardholders advised to use mobile app for registration, renewal
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) beneficiaries have been advised to use the NHIS mobile application for registration and renewal of their insurance via the short code *929# on any phone...
Substitute refined sugar for natural sweeteners-Dr Fuseini
Dr. Zuleila Fuseini, Physician Specialist at International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) at Tema, has advised that refined sugar should be taken moderately.
Volta Regional Health Directorate among best performers nationwide
The Volta Regional Health Directorate has been adjudged one of the best-performing regions by the Ghana Health Service under the 2023 Peer-led Holistic Assessment, scoring 3.8 out of a maximum...
