By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, June 6, GNA – Two Chief Reporters at the Ghana News Agency (GNA) have won the maiden edition of…
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Sysmex West and Central Africa Limited donates three advanced medical analysers to KNUST
Accra, June 06, GNA – Sysmex West and Central Africa Limited has donated three state-of-the-art automated analysers to the Department of Medical Diagnostics of…
WHO reports first human death from H5N2 bird flu strain in Mexico
Mexico City, Jun. 6, (dpa/GNA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday confirmed the first fatal case of human infection with a strain of bird flu…
Household registration begins ahead of mass distribution of mosquito nets in Ashanti region
By Yussif Ibrahim Kumasi, June 06, GNA-The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is set to commence registration of all households in 41 districts, ahead of…
Assist people with mental health conditions to adhere to their drugs, recovered patient implores caregivers
By Dennis Peprah Sunyani, June 6, GNA – Mr Thomas Tonzagli, a-40-year-old recovered mental health patient, has advised caregivers to assist and encourage people…
Blissful Sight for Kids intervention extended to Vieri Circuit
By Philip Tengzu Vieri, (UW/R), June 06, GNA – Bliss Eye Care, a private eye clinic in Wa, has extended the Blissful Sight for…
Let’s embrace healthy eating habit for general well-being — Prof. Akosa
By Muniratu Akweley Issah Accra, June 05, GNA – Professor Agyemang Badu Akosa, a former Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has…
JICA donates essential medical equipment to GHS
Accra, June 05, GNA – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has donated essential medical equipment worth 150,000 USD to the Ghana Health Service…
Ghana Kidney Association commends government for supporting patients’ dialysis treatment
BY Kwabia Owusu-Mensah Kumasi June 5, GNA – The Ghana Kidney Association (GKA) has applauded government’s decision to offer some temporary support to patients…
Ghana commended for her Community Health Planning Services (CHPS) concept
By Emmanuel Nyatsikor Adaklu Kodzobi (V /R), June 05 GNA – Dr Juliaman Jadi Ibrahim, a Lecturer at the Bayen University, Kano in Nigeria…
Western Regional Minister commissions new health facility at New Takoradi
By Emmanuel Gamson/ Patricia Dadzie New Takoradi (W/R), June 5, GNA – Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Western Regional Minister, has commissioned a new…
World Vision, partners to launch 2nd Baobab District WASH Awards in July
By Benjamin Mensah Accra, June 5, GNA – The second Baobab District Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Awards are to be launched in July,…
Nurses and midwives, backbone of healthcare system – Dr Boakye- Boateng
By Godfred A. Polkuu Pusu-Namongo (U/E), June 5, GNA – Dr Samuel Kwabena Boakye-Boateng, the Upper East Regional Director, Ghana Health Service (GHS), said…
Norsaac, ActionAid Ghana launch book on ABCs of Reproductive Health
By Albert Futukpor Tamale, June 05, GNA – Norsaac, an NGO, in collaboration with ActionAid Ghana has launched a book titled: “The ABCs of…
Dr Bawumia promises new teaching hospital for Cape Coast
By Isaac Arkoh Cape Coast, June 4, GNA – Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has…
NHIA and NIA to issue Ghana cards for children under fifteen years
By Stanley Senya Accra, June 4, GNA – National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) have collaborated to register children…
Breast milk better than formula; prevents jaundice
Agnes Ansah Accra, June 03, GNA – Pediatricians at the University of Ghana Medical Centre have advised lactating mothers to exclusively breastfeed their children…
KGL Foundation making significant contribution to improve public health in Ghana
By Edward Dankwah Adukrom, June 03, GNA – Mr Nii Annorbah-Sarpei, the Programmes Manager, KGL Foundation, says the Foundation through its consistent organisation of…
Asante Juaben set to get 500-bed capacity mental health rehabilitation center
By Muyid Deen Suleman Kumasi, June 03, GNA – A 500-bed capacity mental health rehabilitation centre is set to be established at Asante Juaben…
Bishop Tackie-Yarboi donates medical equipment to the neurosurgery unit, KBTH
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, June 03 GNA – The Founder of Victory Bible Church International, Bishop Nii Apiakai Tackie-Yarboi has donated four…