By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA Kumasi, June 24, GNA – The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has called for against Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)…
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Postgraduate medical curriculum needs reform – Prof Debrah
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 24, GNA – Professor Samuel A. Debrah, President of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, has called…
Nkwanta conflict undermining health interventions; Regional Director appeals for peace
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu Worawora (O/R), June 23, GNA – Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, Oti Regional Director of Health Services, has appealed to the feuding…
Plan International Ghana reaffirms commitment to Menstrual Health, Gender Equality
By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA Hohoe (V/R), June 23, GNA – Plan International Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing menstrual health and hygiene…
Kadjebi targets 16,879 children for SMC
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA Kadjebi (O/R), June 23, GNA – The Kadjebi District Health Directorate will commence the first cycle of the 2026…
Asante Akim Central Assembly screens PWDs for cervical cancer, hepatitis B among others
By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA Konongo, June 23, GNA – The Asante Akim Central Municipal Assembly, has organised a comprehensive health screening exercise for Persons…
International Day of Yoga marked in Accra
By Nii Martey M. Botchway / Paul Eduarko Richardson Accra, June 23, GNA- Ghana and India have marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with…
Gov’t urged to address local recruitment shortage before deploying nurses abroad
By Jesse Ampah Owusu, GNA Accra, June 23, GNA – Mrs Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has…
Urban bias in specialist care deepens health gaps in Ghana
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 22, GNA – Uneven distribution of medical specialists is widening disparities in access to healthcare services across Ghana,…
Marigold Foundation distributes sanitary pads to school girls in Agona East
By James Esuon Agona Mensakrom (C/R) June 22, GNA- The Marigold Foundation, a menstrual hygiene advocacy organisation, has distributed 1,500 sanitary pads to five…
Ghana risks shortage of specialists over training costs- Prof. Debrah
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 22, GNA – Ghana risks producing fewer medical specialists if rising costs of postgraduate medical education are not…
Sickle Cell Day: Expert calls for action on mental health, comprehensive care
By Samira Larbie Accra, June 21, GNA – Dr Enam Bankas, a Haematologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has called for urgent national action to strengthen mental health support and comprehensive care for persons living…
Merck Foundation provides 2,600 scholarships to strengthen healthcare across Africa, Asia
By Samira Larbie Accra, June 21, GNA – The Merck Foundation has provided more than 2,600 scholarships to healthcare professionals from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved…
WHO calls for expanded Sickle Cell care as Ghana records 18,000 cases annually
By Samira Larbie Accra, June 21, GNA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Ghana to accelerate investments in early diagnosis, comprehensive care,…
MP Donates GHS60,000 to Support Medical Outreach in Nkwanta South
Nkwanta (O/R), June 21, GNA – Mr Geoffrey Kini, Member of Parliament for the Nkwanta South Constituency in the Oti Region, has supported a medical outreach team providing healthcare…
Men advised to live impactful lives – Elder Akordor
By Emmanuel Nyatsikor Adaklu Kodzobi (V/R), June 21, GNA – Men have been advised to live impactful lives by investing in their families. They are also…
Free Primary Health Care rolls out in Central Region as Minister launches policy
By Prince Acquah Cape Coast, June 21, GNA – Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has launched the Central Regional Free Primary…
NARM Ghana Supports Bongo District Maternity Unit with Essential Items
By Lawrence Awuni Bongo (U/E), June 21, GNA – The National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM Ghana), has donated essential items to the…
WHO calls for expanded Sickle Cell care as Ghana records 18,000 cases annually
By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, June 20, GNA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Ghana to accelerate investments in early diagnosis, comprehensive…
Sickle Cell Day; Corporate Ghana urged to commit long-term resources to fight disease
By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, June 20, GNA – Stakeholders at the Third Annual Sickle Cell Disease Conference have called for stronger national commitment,…