By Emmanuel Gamson Takoradi, June 16, GNA – Mr John Agbetsi, a Ghanaian Researcher at the New Mexico State University, USA, has called on…
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Public urged to donate blood to support KATH blood bank
By Dorothy Frances Ward Kumasi, June 16, GNA –The public have been urged to voluntarily donate blood to adequately stock the blood bank of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, to help effectively offer blood supplies for emergency…
Blood donation gap threatens Ghana healthcare
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 16, GNA – Ghana’s voluntary blood donation rate of 36 per cent remains below national and international targets, raising concerns…
Dengue fever fight urged amid expanding global spread
By Samira Larbie Accra, June 16, GNA – Global health experts have called for intensified dengue fever prevention efforts as more than half of the world’s population remains at…
Minority refutes $85m claim on Afari Military Hospital
By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, June 16, GNA — Mr Kofi Amankwa-Manu, former Defence Minister and former Chairman of the Project Implementation Unit for the…
GWAG enhances maternal health care at Elmina Government Hospital
By Prince Acquah Cape Coast, June 16, GNA – The Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia (GWAG) has commissioned a sustainability and enhancement project at…
Viva Turkson Foundation cuts sod for paediatric oncology unit at CCTH
By Isaac Arkoh Cape Coast, June 16, GNA – The Vivat Turkson Foundation (VTF) has cut the sod for a first-of-its-kind paediatric oncology facility…
WR records three deaths from rabies
By Mildred Siabi-Mensah Takoradi, June 16, GNA – The Western Regional Directorate of the Veterinary Services has recorded three deaths from dog bites, rabies for the…
MEHSOG calls on men to break silence on mental health
Accra, June 16, GNA-The Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG) has urged men to speak openly about their emotional struggles and seek support when…
Reliance on family blood donors poses hidden risk to safety – Experts
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, 12 June, GNA – Health experts have raised concern over Ghana’s reliance on family or replacement blood donors, warning…
Reliance on family blood donors poses hidden risk to safety – Experts
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 15, GNA – Health experts have raised concern over Ghana’s reliance on family or replacement blood donors, warning…
DCE Inspects Progress of Free Primary Health Care Centre
By Kekeli K. Blamey Adudornu-Zortikpo (V/R), June 15, GNA –The North Tongu District Chief Executive (DCE), Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, inspected the ongoing construction…
Free Primary Healthcare Programme to Remove Barriers to Care – Akatsi North DCE
By Agbaxode Emmanuel Ave-Dakpa (V/R), June 15, GNA – Mr Bless Kodjo Katamani, Akatsi North District Chief Executive (DCE) says the Government’s Free Primary…
Blood donation is one of the simplest yet impactful act of kindness
By Emmanuel Nyatsikor Ho, June 15 GNA – Blood donation is one of the simplest yet most impactful acts of kindness that any individual…
Government’s Commitment to Strengthening Ghana’s Healthcare Unwavering – Gunu
By Ewoenam Kpodo Ho, June 15 (GNA) – Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has described the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) programme as a demonstration of the government’s unwavering commitment…
KGL Foundation champions free healthcare in Bolgatanga
Bolgatanga, June 14, GNA – The KGL Foundation has provided free health screening services to residents of the Bolgatanga Municipality, helping to remove cost…
Prevention beats cure: Health Ministry charts new course for Ghana’s health
By Ewoenam Kpodo Ho, June 14, GNA- Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health, has said Ghana’s health system is shifting from “sick care”…
Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak continues to affect DRC, Uganda — Africa CDC
By Maxwell Awumah Ho, June 14, GNA – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Advisory and Technical Council (ATC), the…
Paramount Chief of Gbi launches blood donation initiative to support Volta Regional Hospital
By Edward Williams Hohoe (V/R), June 14, GNA – Togbega Gabusu VII, Paramount Chief of the Gbi Traditional Area, has launched a blood donation initiative to help address the…
VAST Ghana Urges Government to Implement WHO Tobacco Liability Measures
By Albert Allotey Accra, June 13, GNA — The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST Ghana) has urged the Government to begin national processes…