15 African countries record MPOX, here are things to know about the virus  

By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, Aug. 23, GNA – The rapid spread of a new virulent strain of the Monkey Pox virus (MPOX)…

Avoid overstated suicide reporting — Psychology experts

By Muniratu Akweley Issah Accra, Aug. 23, GNA – Experts in psychology have urged journalists to avoid sensationalism when reporting on suicide cases in…

Chief of Awudome-Avenui appeals for completion of abandoned CHPS compound

By Caleb Kuleke Awudome-Avenui (V/R), Aug 23, GNA – Togbui Adzesi Dzaga VI, Dufiaga of Awudome-Avenui, has appealed to the government to complete the…

Rotary Club of Akuapem-Ridge, partners organise free cervical cancer screening 

By Emelia B. Addae Pokrom (E/R), Aug. 23, GNA – The Rotary Club of Akuapem-Ridge, in collaboration with its partners, has organised a free…

Cleft is not a curse and can be corrected—Dr. Ampomah 

By Samira Larbie Accra, Aug. 23, GNA— Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, Medical Director of Operation Smile Ghana, a non-governmental organization, says clefts are not…

Upper East records 24 maternal deaths in six months 

By Godfred A. Polkuu  Bolgatanga, Aug. 23, GNA – The Upper East Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has recorded 24…

Transfer, promotion frustrations in GHS should stop – Director-General 

By Godfred A. Polkuu  Bolgatanga, Aug. 23, GNA – The Director-General (DG) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has called on…

GHS will provide adequate resources for healthcare delivery at all levels — Director General  

By Ernest Nutsugah   Accra, Aug. 22, GNA – Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, Director General, Ghana Health Service (GHS), says the Service will continue to…

Ghana spends USD 126,415,269 on HIV interventions in 2022 

By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey   Accra, Aug. 22, GNA – Ghana in 2022, spent USD 126,415,269 on HIV-related activities as compared to USD 127,828,300…

Government must Uncap 25 per cent National Health Insurance Levy to NHIS – Report 

By Albert Allotey  Accra, Aug. 22, GNA – The Ghana NCD Alliance has launched a report: “The Financial Burden of Care for People Living…

GHS to establish additional research centres 

By Samira Larbie  Accra, Aug. 22, GNA-The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has kick-started processes to establish two additional research centres to advance innovations towards…

HopeXchange Medical Center commends USAID for transformative support in healthcare 

By Florence Afriyie Mensah  Kumasi, August 22, GNA – The management of HopeXchange Medical Center in Kumasi has applauded the United States Agency for…

Northern Region records high maternal deaths in 2023 

By Comfort Sena Fetrie-Akagbor  Tamale, Aug 22, GNA-The Ghana Health Service has recorded 91 maternal deaths in the northern sector of the country in…

Deputy NHIA CEO pays working visit to Bodi NHIS office 

By Alex Gyawu Asante  Bodi (WN/R), Aug. 22, GNA – Mr Frederick Gilbert Addy, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in charge of Finance and…

Over 300 Kayayei in Kumasi get free health screening

By Florence Afriyie Mensah Kumasi, Aug. 22, GNA – Rotary Club of Kumasi-Premier International has, as part of its humanitarian and charity obligations, conducted…

Paramount Chief urges medical professionals to prioritize safety

By Kamal Ahmed   Somanya (E/R), Aug. 22, GNA – Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, the Paramount Chief of Akwamu Traditional Area, has urged nurses, doctors,…

The Hunger Project empowers rural communities with breastfeeding initiative

By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Aug. 22, GNA – The Hunger Project, in partnership with the Asuogyaman District Health Directorate, has celebrated World Breastfeeding…

GHS designs incentives packages for health workers in deprived communities 

By Dennis Peprah Sunyani, Aug. 21, GNA – Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, the Bono Regional Directorate of Health says the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is working…

Holistic approach needed in closing breastfeeding gaps — Nutritionist

By Muniratu Akweley Issah Accra, Aug. 21, GNA – Mr Mawuli Fedieley, the Nutrition Officer, Ledzokuku Municipal Health Directorate, says a holistic approach is…

Lions Club holds Homowo health screening at Nokoyedzen Larteiman 

Larteiman (E/R), Aug 21, GNA – As part of the Homowo celebrations, the Nokoyedzen Larteiman community near Nsawam in the Eastern Region benefited from…