Nursing and Midwifery Council inducts over 33,000 nurses and midwives

Accra, Nov14, GNA- The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana has inducted the first batch of 33,698 newly qualified nurse assistants, nurses, midwives…

Be clinicians, not shopkeepers – Pharmacists charged

By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Nov. 13, GNA– Newly qualified pharmacists have been urged to position themselves as frontline healthcare professionals and active contributors…

Nana Kobena Ekwam X breaks silence on Gomoa Ekwamkrom chieftaincy matters   

By James Esuon  Ekwamkrom (C/R), Nov. 13, GNA – Nana Kobena Ekwam X, the Chief of Ekwamkrom has dismissed rumours being peddled that a…

2027 Budget: Gov’t allocates GH¢40.3bn to Health Ministry

By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, Nov. 12, GNA – The Government has allocated GH¢40.3 billion to the Ministry of Health in the 2027 Budget…

Government to invest US$1bn in pharmaceutical industry in 2027

By Linda NaaDeide Aryeetey   Accra, Nov. 12, GNA – Government will invest US$1 billion in the pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing industry in 2027 to expand…

Diabetics urged to undertake regular monitoring to prevent complications

By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo, GNA  Tema, Nov. 12, GNA – Medical specialists have urged people living with diabetes to adhere to prescribed treatment and…

Ghana targets medical tourism market to boost foreign-exchange earnings

By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, GNA   Accra, Nov. 12, GNA – Ghana will establish a medical tourism hub in 2027 to attract international…

GHS launches second round of MDA against Onchocerciasis

By Samira Larbie, GNA   Accra, Nov.12, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched the second round of its 2026 Mass Drug Administration…

GHS launches second round of MDA against Onchocerciasis

By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, Nov.12, GNA-The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched the second round of its 2026 Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign…

Ghana Medical Trust Fund: A relief to chronic disease patients in UWR – Minister 

By Philip Tengzu, GNA   Wa (UW/R), Nov. 12, GNA – Mr Charles Lwanga Puozuing, the Upper West Regional Minister, has described the Ghana…

Specialists call for improved access to insulin for people with Type 1 diabetes 

By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo, GNA   Tema, Nov. 12, GNA — Government and civil society organisations have been urged to strengthen support for people living…

FDA warns pharmacies, OTC sellers against operating unauthorised treatment centres 

By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu, GNA  Navrongo (U/E), Nov. 12, GNA – Mr Abel Ndego, the Acting Upper East Regional Head of the Food and…

Breast cancer is not spiritual- Midwife cautions public, prayer camps 

By Nana Kwame Essel  Asamoakrum (C)R), Nov.12, GNA- A Midwife at Twifo-Atti- Morkwa District Government Hospital, Mrs Joycelyn Arthur has urged the public and…

Director urges college residents to prioritize patient care, uphold public confidence

By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu, GNA  Bolgatanga, Nov. 10, GNA – Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil, the Medical Director of the Upper East Regional Hospital (UERH),…

NARM-GH urges Government to reconsider remuneration package for midwives  

By Caleb Kuleke Ho, Nov. 10, GNA- Madam Leticia Atiah, the National President of the National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana (NARM-GH), has appealed…

COCOBOD relaunches free fertiliser distribution programme in Western North 

By Alex Baah Boadi  Sefwi-Wiawso (WN/R), Nov. 10, GNA – The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has officially relaunched its Free Fertiliser Distribution Programme as…

TTH oncology nurse is overall best graduating participant of ONLEP Cohort II in Africa 

By Solomon Gumah, GNA   Tamale, Nov. 09, GNA – Mr Amos Azure, an Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), has emerged as…

50-70 percent of pregnant girls attend ANC in Bono East-Alliance

By Jerry Azanduna, GNA   Techiman, (Bono East) Nov. 9, GNA – Mr Isaac Nyampong, the Focal Person for the Girls Reproductive Health of the…

Awoamefia calls for upgrade of Ho Teaching Hospital as promised

By Ewoenam Kpodo, GNA  Ho, Nov. 09, GNA – The Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbi Sri III, has reminded President John Dramani Mahama that the…

CSOs urge FDA to reject GFA’s call to lift restrictions on alcohol sponsorships  

By Albert Allotey   Accra, Nov. 09, GNA – Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ghana have expressed support for the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)…

Family Health University challenges Medical students to pursue clinical excellence 

Accra, Nov 9, GNA-The Founder and Vice-Chancellor of Family Health University (FHU), Professor Enyonam Yao Kwawukume, has challenged newly admitted medical students to cultivate…

District Health Information Management Systems restored and fully operational – MOH

Accra, Nov. 8, GNA – The Ministry of Health says the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS), which experienced a temporary disruption, has been…

GMA pushes for Emergency Care Act to solve ‘No Bed Syndrome’

By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Nov. 6, GNA -Professor Ernest Yorke, President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), has called for an “Emergency Care…

Minority demands accountability over disruption to health information systems 

By Elsie Appiah-Osei, GNA  Accra, Nov. 6, GNA – The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to…