NHIS to cover four mental health diseases

Accra, Oct. 15, GNA- Effective November 1, 2024, subscribers of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) can access free medical services for four mental…

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…