Accra, Oct. 15, GNA- Effective November 1, 2024, subscribers of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) can access free medical services for four mental…
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Amnesty Ghana calls on government to remove taxes on sanitary products
By Rihana Adam Accra, Oct. 15, GNA- Amnesty International (AI) Ghana a Non-governmental organisation has called on government to remove taxes on sanitary products.…
Nine cholera cases recorded in Greater Accra
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, Oct 14.GNA – Ghana has recorded nine cholera cases in the Ada West and East districts of the…
Wilmar Africa supports National Cardio Centre with GH¢125,000 to mark World Heart Day
Benjamin Commey, Accra, Oct 14, GNA – Wilmar Africa Limited, a manufacturer of household consumer products, has donated GH¢125,000 to the National Cardiothoracic Centre…
Optimise healthcare system to treat older people’s unique needs — Prof Aziato
By Caleb Kuleke Ho, Oct. 14, GNA – Professor Lydia Aziato, Vice Chancellor, University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has emphasised the need…
Hannah Asamoah provides free health insurance cards to 1,038 residents at Duakwa and Kwanyako
By James Esuon Duakwa (C/R), Oct 14, GNA – Mrs Hannah Asamoah, the NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate for Agona East Constituency has paid for the…
BCI to build Ghana’s first Comprehensive Cancer Center worth USD 100 million
By Naa Shormei Odonkor Kwaso (A/R), Oct. 13, GNA – Breast Care International (BCI) has cut sod for the construction of a Comprehensive Cancer…
Amenfi Central NDC Parliamentary Candidate to organise health screening for students
By Isaac Kwaku Gyedu Manso Amenfi (W/R), Oct. 12, GNA – Mrs Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Amenfi…
Mental health is state of well-being, not mental illness – Dr. Agyei
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu Kadjebi (O/R), Oct 12, GNA – Dr Francis Agyei, a Psychologist with the Fred N. Binka School of Public Health,…
National Fitness Day: PATH Ghana leads campaign for physical activity among Ghanaians
By Yussif Ibrahim Kodie, Oct. 12, GNA – As Ghana marks yet another National Fitness Day on Saturday October 12, PATH Ghana, a global…
Breast Cancer: Hope for Future Generations calls for yearlong screening, sustained nationwide education
Accra, Oct. 12, GNA — Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) has called for an all-year-round breast cancer screening and awareness campaign by stakeholders to…
Atronie Health Center launches ‘Network of Practice’ to achieve health outcomes
By Christopher Tetteh Atronie, (B/R), Oct. 12, GNA – The Atronie Health Center in the Sunyani Municipality has launched a ‘Network of Practice’ (NOP)…
Biakoye District Chief Executive resigns
By Edward Williams Ho, Oct. 11, GNA – Madam Millicent Kabuki Carboo, the Biakoye District Chief Executive (DCE) in the Oti Region, has resigned. …
RAMSRI, GAEC embarks on health walk to create breast cancer awareness
By Stanley Senya Accra, Oct. 11, GNA – The Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute (RAMSRI), in collaboration with the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission…
Bodi district health directorate gets risk communication and community engagement committee
By Alex Gyawu Asante Sawi-Bodi (WNR), Oct.11, GNA-The Sefwi -Bodi District Health Directorate of the Ghana Heath Service has inaugurated a 24-member Risk Communication…
Organisations must be sensitive to mental health needs of workers - Director
By Elizabth Larkwor Baah Tema, Oct. 11, GNA – Dr Sally Quartey, the Director of Health Services, Tema Metro Health Directorate, has emphasised the…
Risk communication engagement training held at Tumu
By Mohammed Balu Tumu, (UWR), Oct. 11, GNA – A one-day risk communication and community engagement orientation had been held in Tumu in the…
Measles Rubella: Some 10,500 children under five years vaccinated in Keta
By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu Keta (VR), Oct 11, GNA-The Keta Municipal Health Directorate in the Volta Region has vaccinated a total of 10,596 of…
Mental Health Officers urge public to end stigma
By Michael Foli Jackidy Ho (V/R), Oct. 11, GNA – Mental health specialists have called on the public to stop stigmatising individuals with mental…
BasicNeeds-Ghana marks Mental Health Day with personnel of Ghana Prisons Service
By Albert Futukpor Tamale, Oct 11, GNA – A forum has been held for personnel of the Ghana Prisons Service to sensitise them on…