High consumption of salt exposes people to hypertension — Physician Assistant 

By Mercy Arthur, GNA  Tema June 30, GNA – Mr. Rocky Tettedzie, a Physician Assistant at the Pleasant Medical Centre, has reiterated the need…

Sekyere Afram Plains has the least HIV population in Ashanti 

By Yusif Ibrahim, GNA  Kumasi, June 30, GNA – The Sekyere Afram Plains District in the Ashanti Region as of 2023 had 175 HIV…

Non-release of funds affecting HIV/AIDS interventions – GAC

By Philip Tengzu, GNA   Wa, (UW/R), June 30, GNA – Mr Osei-Bonsu Gyamfi, the Upper West Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission…

Physician assistant advocates for medical diagnosis before spiritual remedies

By Ibrahim Mohammed Saani Tema, June 29, GNA – Mr. Rocky Tettedzie, a Physician Assistant at the Pleasant Medical Centre, Ashaiman Middle East, has…

Tax policies on products with negative health impacts beneficial — FDA 

By Albert Allotey  Accra, June 29, GNA – Madam Delese Mimi Darko, the Chief Executive of the Food and Drugs Authority, says tax policies…

Kasseh Health Centre is now model facility

By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu Kasseh-Ada, June 29, GNA – The Kasseh Health Centre in the Ada East District has been upgraded to a model…

TADO presents tricycle ambulances to two health facilities 

By Albert Futukpor, GNA  Tamale, June 29, GNA – Two health facilities in the Northern and Savannah Regions have each taken delivery of a…

More than 150 pupils benefit from free Sickle Cell screening 

By Muniratu Akweley Issah, GNA  Accra, June 29, GNA – More than 150 basic school pupils in Ablekuma North Constituency in Accra have benefited…

Let us support tobacco taxation to safeguard present and future generations — Minister 

By Albert Allotey  Accra, June 29, GNA – A maiden National Forum on Tobacco Taxation has been held with a call on the public…

Health effects of tobacco and alcohol consumption alarming, intervention needed — Dean 

By Albert Allotey, GNA  Accra, June 29, GNA – Professor Sam Newton, Dean of the School of Public Health of the Kwame Nkrumah University…

HIV: More babies getting infected despite PMTCT intervention 

By Muniratu Akweley Issah, GNA  Accra, June 29, GNA – The National Aids Control Programme (NACP) says there is an increase in HIV mother…

Pre-diagnosis drug use not good preventive strategy, physician cautions  

By Ruth Dery, GNA   Tema, June 28, GNA – Mr Rocky Tettedzie, a Physician Assistant at the Pleasant Medical Centre, has cautioned the public…

Early detection and treatment of cervical cancer crucial 

By Kristodia Otibu Asiedu, GNA   Tema, June 28, GNA – Mr. Rocky Tettedzie, a Physician Assistant at the Pleasant Medical Centre, has emphasised the…

Management of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital interacts with media 

By Mildred Siabi-Mensah   Effia (WR), June 28, GNA – The Management of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital has called on the media to carefully…

Media is key in eliminating malaria in Ghana – Dr Boateng 

By Emmanuel Gamson, GNA   Accra, June 28, GNA – Dr Paul Boateng, the Case Management Focal Person for the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP),…

First Lady launches Friends of Children’s Hospital  

By Patrick Obeng  Accra, June 28, GNA—The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has called for investment into the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital to…

HIV in Ashanti: 10 people were infected daily in 2023

By Yussif Ibrahim Kumasi, June 28, GNA – Ten people were estimated to have been infected by HIV daily in the Ashanti Region in…

Rotary Club of Obuasi provides free health screening for inmates of Obuasi prisons 

By Frances Dorothy Ward, GNA  Obuasi (Ash), June 27, GNA – The Rotary Club of Obuasi, in partnership with Doctors & Engineers Without Borders,…

Stalled hospital projects: Asantehene charges Health Minister to ensure speedily completion  

By Florence Afriyie Mensah, GNA  Kumasi, June 27, GNA – The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed worry at the slow pace of…

Kadjebi Health Directorate to supply over 20,000 households with Treated Bed Nets 

By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA  Kadjebi (O/R), June 27, GNA – The Kadjebi District Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service, has targeted some…