By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA Penyi (V/R), July 1, GNA – Mr Pope Yao Yevu, the Director, Ketu-North Municipal National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),…
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UGMC successfully performs six kidney transplants
Accra, July 1, GNA – The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) has successfully completed its first set of six kidney transplant surgeries. …
COVID-19: Ashanti Region targets over 80,000 in another round of vaccination
By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA Kumasi, July 1, GNA – The 11th round of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Days in the Ashanti Region is scheduled…
Rotary Club builds incinerator for Accra Psychiatric Hospital after 20 years
By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi, GNA Accra, June 30, GNA – A new incinerator has been built for the Accra Psychiatric Hospital to treat its…
Komfueku CHPS upgraded to Health center
By Mildred Siabi-Mensah, GNA Komfueku (WR) June 30, GNA – The Komfueku CHPS compound has been upgraded into a health center to ensure that…
Empire FM oganises free prostate cancer screening exercise for men in Sekondi-Takoradi
By Seth Danquah, GNA Tanokrom (WR), June 30, GNA – Empire FM, a local radio station in Takoradi in the Western Region, has organised…
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…