A GNA Feature by Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, July 3, GNA – For nearly eight decades, the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga has…
Health
GHS steps up flood disease surveillance
Accra, July 1, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has intensified disease surveillance in flood-affected areas to prevent possible outbreaks, saying Ghana has recorded…
Expert urges nationwide sanitation action to reduce floods, disease outbreaks
By Samira Larbie Accra, July 2, GNA – A public health expert has called for nationwide action to improve sanitation and eliminate indiscriminate waste disposal…
Director calls for transparent and equitable staff transfers
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, July 01, GNA -Dr Braimah Baba Abubakari, the Upper East Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has…
Newborn blanket project launched
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bolgatanga, July 1, GNA – The Angel Care Foundation, in partnership with the Dr Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Foundation, has launched…
Minority demands urgent health briefing on flood disease risk, blames ‘galamsey’ policies for disaster
By Elsie Appiah-Osei, GNA Accra, July 01, GNA — The New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus in Parliament is demanding an urgent briefing from Mr…
Stakeholder engagement on Free Primary Health Care policy implementation held in Western North Region
By Alex Baah Boadi, GNA Sefwi-Adeimbra (WN/R), July 01, GNA – The Western North Regional Coordinating Council in collaboration with the Regional Health Directorate,…
Odawna CHPS appeals for urgent support after floods destroy medical equipment
By Samira Larbie/Priscilla Oye Ofori/Grace Yayra Kagatse, GNA Accra, July 1, GNA – The Odawna Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound in Accra,…
Floods Raise Cholera Risk: GHS urges public to follow health precautions
By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, June 30, GNA— The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has renewed its appeal to the public to strictly observe preventive…
TOLECGH endorses mandatory mental health assessment for employment
By Solomon Gumah Tamale, June 30, GNA – The Total Life Enhancement Centre Ghana (TOLECGH) has endorsed the Government’s proposal to introduce mandatory mental…
MSDA commissions water project for Saltpond Municipal Hospital
By Prince Acquah Saltpond, June 30, GNA – The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA) has commissioned a 50,000-litre automated water supply system for the Saltpond…
Salaria Eyemed opens Atimpoku Branch to expand access to quality Eye Care
By Michael Foli Jackidy Atimpoku (E/R), June 30, GNA – Salaria Eyemed and Optical Suppliers, a subsidiary of KEM Groupe, has expanded its operations to the Eastern Region with the inauguration of…
Upper East Regional Hospital intensifies HIV testing, public education
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu, GNA Bolgatanga, June 30, GNA – The Upper East Regional Hospital has intensified HIV testing and public education, boosted early…
Upper East Regional Hospital strengthens research-driven healthcare excellence
Credit: By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu, GNA Bolgatanga, June 30, GNA – The Management of the Upper East Regional Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to…
Ghana faces potential shortage of HIV testing kits by July
By Linda Asante Agyei Accra, June 30, GNA – Ghana risks a looming nationwide shortage of essential HIV testing commodities—both oral and blood-based kits—by…
Ketu North MP leads free paediatric health outreach, reaches over 650 residents
By Michael Foli Jackidy Tadzewu (V/R), June 29, GNA – A medical outreach programme has been organised for the people of Tadzewu in the Ketu North Constituency as part of efforts…
TOLECGH endorses mandatory mental health assessment for employment
By Solomon Gumah Tamale, June 29, GNA – Total Life Enhancement Centre Ghana (TOLECGH) has endorsed the government’s proposal to introduce mandatory mental health…
Ketu South records rising HIV cases — Health Director raises concern
By Michael Pepsin Avorgah Aflao (V/R), June 29, GNA — The Ketu South Municipal Health Directorate has expressed concern over rising Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections…
MOGA commended for initiating the annual National Health Walk
By Albert Allotey Accra, June 28, GNA – Mr Gilbert Abeiku Santana Aggrey, a Deputy Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority has commended…
Ellembelle District Launches Free Primary Health Care Programme
By P. K. Yankey Nkroful (W/R), June 27, GNA-The Ellembelle District Assembly has launched the Free Primary Health Care Programme, a government initiative to…