By Maxwell Awumah Ho (V/R), Oct 1, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called for the effective use of community feedback to…
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Pink October: Ghana renews breast cancer awareness drive
By Samira Larbie, GNAAccra, Sept. 30, GNA – Ghana will join the global Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign in October with a renewed focus…
Global deaths from heat since the 90s increase by 63%.
Geneva, Sept 30. (Redazione/Adnkronos/GNA/GNA) – A 63% increase in heat-related deaths” globally dating from the 90s has been estimated. This is characterised by an…
Covid cases surge in France with high fever and severe migraines: the new symptoms
France, Sept 30. (Redazione/Adnkronos/GNA) – There are reports of a surge in Sars-CoV 2 infections in France. The number of people reporting to health…
IMaH launches Pink October campaign to promote early cancer detection
By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah Tema, Sept. 30, GNA- The International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) has launched its Pink October campaign in Tema, with a call…
Naana Kakie Foundation distributes 1,350 HIV self-test kits in Ada
By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu Ada, Sept. 30, GNA -Naana Kakie Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, focused on HIV/AIDS and health advocacy, has distributed 1,350 HIV…
AMMREN, GHS collaborate to strengthen community participation in health delivery
By Justina Hilda Paaga Takoradi, Sept. 30, GNA – The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) says strengthening community participation and accountability in…
Cardiovascular diseases lead causes of death since 2016
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, Sept. 30, GNA – Heart disease and stroke have accounted for more deaths in Ghanaian hospitals than any…
GES intensifies campaign on rabies in Western Region schools
By P.K. Yankey Nkroful (W/R), Sept. 30, GNA – As part of activities to commemorate this year’s World Rabies Day, the Western Regional Directorate…
WHO seeks stronger research collaboration in Upper East
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Navrongo (U/E), Sept. 30, GNA – Dr Fiona Braka, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative to Ghana, has called…
Scientists develop AI-assisted Ghanaian Sign Language recognition model for inclusive healthcare
By Stephen Asante Accra, Sept. 30, GNA – Scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have developed ‘SignTalk-Gh’, an Artificial…
Experts urge early autism screening, intervention
By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Sept. 30, GNA – Health and special needs professionals have stressed the importance of early screening and intervention for…
Ghana records 5,000 breast cancer cases annually, with nearly 2,700 deaths
Accra, Sept. 30, GNA – Ghana records more than 5,000 breast cancer cases annually, with 2,695 deaths, Dr Mary-Ann Dadzie, a Radiation Oncologist at…
Starminds builds capacity on special needs education
By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Sept. 30, GNA – Starminds Speech and Early Intervention Centre, in collaboration with Mission Pediatrics, has organised the second…
Ghanaian youth urged to take greater responsibility of their health
By Dorothy Frances Ward Kumasi, Sept. 30, GNA – Ghanaian youth have been urged to take greater responsibility of their health. They should also…
HEDUCA Awareness to promote reproductive health education among women, girls
By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu Tema, Sept. 30, GNA – HEDUCA Awareness C.I.C., a reproductive health advocacy organisation, is set to organise a community empowerment…
Ghana launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month with call for early action
By Samira Larbie Accra, Sept. 30, GNA – The Ministry of Health has called for intensified efforts to promote early detection and timely treatment…
Scientists develop AI-assisted Ghanaian Sign Language recognition model for inclusive healthcare
By Stephen Asante Accra, Sept. 30, GNA – Scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have developed ‘SignTalk-Gh’, an Artificial…
WHO urges stronger border health surveillance
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Namoo (U/E), Sept. 29, GNA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger health surveillance and collaboration at…
Women must support CSOs to advocate gender responsiveness into tobacco control policies
By Albert Allotey Accra, Sept. 29, GNA – Tobacco control stakeholders have urged women to actively support Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) with strong advocacy,…