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…
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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,…
Kumawu MP commissions nurses’ quarters at Bodomase
By Samuel Ofori Boateng Bodomase (Ash), Sept. 29, GNA – Mr Ernest Yaw Anim, Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekyere Kumawu, has commissioned a…
Stop spiritualising every illness – ‘Celebrity Nurse’ urges
By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu Kasseh, Sept. 29, GNA — Mr Seidu Abdul Faruk, popularly known as “Celebrity Nurse,” an HIV/AIDS and health advocate, has…
U.S. seeks transition from health aid dependency to country ownership – Rolf Olson
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, Sept. 29, GNA – The United States is seeking a gradual transition from long-term health assistance to greater…
Regional Minister calls for special WHO support over health vulnerability
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, Sept. 29, GNA – Mr Donatus Akamugri Atanga, the Upper East Regional Minister, has appealed to the World Health…
FDA, Consumer Protection Agency seize unapproved diapers in Upper East
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, Sept. 29, GNA – The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with…
WHO backs Free Primary Health Care in Upper East
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, Sept. 29, GNA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the Upper East Regional leadership for its commitment…
Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Health Directorate denies withholding midwives from Mahamo community
By Erica Apeatua Addo Mahamo (W/R), Sept 29, GNA-The Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Health Directorate has dismissed allegations of withholding midwives from the Mahamo Community…
Women petition Bongo Assembly for increased, dedicated investment in WASH
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bongo (U/E), Sept. 28, GNA – Women in the Bongo District have petitioned the Bongo District Assembly to increase and…
Banda-Boase residents screened for various health conditions
By Nana Anfreh Damanata Banda-Boase, (Bono), Sept. 28, GNA-Hundreds of residents at Banda-Boase in the Banda District of the Bono Region have been screened…
TMPC educates faith healers on licensing, compliance and mental health
By Victoria Agyemang Kormantse (C/R), Sept 28, GNA – The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has educated faith healers on licensing, regulatory compliance and…
GHS urges Ghanaians to prioritise family planning
By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi Accra, Sept. 28, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged families to embrace family planning and contraception to…
Nutrition expert calls for tax on unhealthy foods
By Jesse Ampah Owusu Accra, Sept. 28, GNA – Professor Anna Lartey of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Ghana, has…
‘Celebrity Nurse’ organises blood donation, screening exercise in Ada
By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu Kasseh, Sept. 27, GNA — Mr Seidu Abdul Failu, popularly known as “Celebrity Nurse,” has organised a free blood donation…
FDA reaffirms its commitment to the development of code of conduct for public officials
By Albert Allotey Accra, Sept. 27, GNA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the course of the development…
FDA reaffirms its commitment to the development of code of conduct for public officials
By Albert Allotey Accra, Sept. 27, GNA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the course of the development…