‎By Samira Larbie, GNA ‎Accra, Sept. 1, GNA – The Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of Ghana (APRAS-GH) has been established to expand access to specialist reconstructive…
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Asuofua Community receives free health screening
By Charles Tawiah, GNA Asuofua (Ash) Sept. 01, GNA – The Ghana Aids Commission in conjunction with the Atwima Nwabiagya North district assembly, has organized a free HIV and general health screening for…
GHS trains HR officers on upgraded management system
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu, GNA Bolgatanga, Sept. 1, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Upper East Region, has organized a one-day training programme for Human…
OTC medicine sellers trained to boost early detection of breast cancer
By Solomon Gumah, GNA Tamale, Sept. 01, GNA – Some Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine sellers in the Northern Region have undergone training, to recognise early signs and symptoms of breast cancer to facilitate timely referral…
Oti Region needs 3,592 additional health staff of right mix to operate optimally – Dr Amo-Kodieh
By Kingsley Mamore Dambai (O/R), Sept 1, GNA – The Oti Regional Health Directorate requires an additional 3,592 health personnel of the appropriate professional…
Kpone Kokompe records four confirmed measles casesÂ
By Isaac Newton Tetteh   Kpone, Aug. 31, GNA – Four cases of measles have been confirmed at Kpone Kokompe in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, Dr…
Oti Health Director calls for reliable power supply to health facilities
By Kingsley Mamore Dambai (O/R), Aug 31, GNA – Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, Oti Regional Director of Health Service, has called for an improved and reliable power supply…
GAF donates medical logistics, organises free medical outreach in Nkwanta South
By Patience Tawiah Nkwanta (O/R), Aug. 31, GNA – The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Southern Command, has…
FDA intensifies campaign against tobacco and shisha use
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni/Evans Osei, GNA Accra, Aug. 30, GNA – Staff and management of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) have embarked on…
Tempane District ranks second in regional deliveries
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu, GNA Tempane (U/E), Aug 29, GNA – The Tempane District in the Upper East Region is ranked second in deliveries conducted by midwives in the Upper East Region. Mr…
Zebilla MP commissions Binaba Health Centre
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu, GNA Binaba (U/E), Aug. 29, GNA – Mr Ebenezer Alumire Ndebilla, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Zebilla Constituency, has commissioned the first phase of…
HFFG records progress in efforts to end skin-related NTDs
By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Aug. 29, GNA – Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), a non-governmental organisation, has recorded significant progress in efforts to reduce the…
Cleft is not a curse, but a treatable medical condition
A GNA Feature by Regina Benneh Sunyani (Bono), Aug. 28, GNA – Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft lip or…
Ashanti Region steps up maternal care, introduces virtual labour roomÂ
By Florence Afriyie Mensah Kumasi, Aug. 28, GNA – The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is strengthening clinical mentorship and introducing a virtual labour ward as…
Navala Travel Health App launched to boost safe travel, medical tourism
By Hafsa Obeng, GNA Accra, Aug. 27, GNA – The Navala Travel Health App, a technology platform connecting travellers to trusted healthcare providers and emergency services,…
Empowered nurses improve patient outcomes – Deputy Chief Health Tutor
By Mildred Siabi-Mensah Diabene (W/R), Aug. 27, GNA – Mrs Francisca Ohene Akuffo, Deputy Chief Health Tutor, has said empowered nurses improve patient outcomes,…
“Safe to Thrive” campaign reaches over 1,000 young people in Ashanti
By Yussif Ibrahim Kumasi, Aug. 27, GNA – A youth-led sexual and reproductive health campaign, dubbed “Safe to Thrive,” has reached 1,304 adolescents and…
KATH: Maternal deaths reduced for first time in 10 years
By Florence Afriyie Mensah, GNA Kumasi, Aug 27, GNA – For the first time in ten years, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has…
PPAG intensifies sexual, reproductive health education for youthÂ
By Caleb Kuleke, GNA Adidome (V/R), Aug. 27, GNA- The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), has intensified education of young people on sexual and…
Oti Region records improvement in skilled deliveries, neonatal mortality declinesÂ
By Kingsley Mamore Dambai (O/R), Aug. 27, GNA – The Oti Regional Health Directorate has recorded improvements in skilled deliveries and neonatal mortality during…