By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu Ada, Oct. 25, GNA – One person is reported to have died from cholera in the Ada East District following…
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Ghana launches standards and practice guidelines for pharmaceutical services delivery
By Florence Afriyie Mensah Kumasi, Oct 25, GNA-The government of Ghana, through the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched a document which aims to…
Adaklu Kofe residents appeal for potable, accessible water system.
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu Adaklu Kofe (O/R), Oct 25, GNA – Residents of AdakluKofe, a farming community in the Kadjebi District of the Oti…
Coalition urges Government to expedite clearance of Family Planning supplies
Accra, Oct.25, GNA – A coalition of 55 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) focused on reproductive health has urged the government to expedite the clearance…
Many patronise AngloGold Ashanti’s free health screening exercise
By Erica Apeatua Addo Akyempim (W/R), Oct. 24, GNA – More than 1,500 people from Akyempim and its environs patronized the quarterly medical outreach…
Seek medical care, diagnosis for breast cancer -Dr Abiti
By Regina Benneh Sunyani, Oct. 24, GNA – Dr Enyonam Abiti, the Medical Officer of the Pentecost Hospital at Madina, Accra, has advised women to…
Dialysis services to be permanently included in NHIS
By Samira Larbie Accra, Oct 24, GNA – Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has announced that dialysis…
Nestlé and Roche Cancer Care Program launched in Accra
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, Oct. 24, GNA – Nestlé Ghana has launch a comprehensive cancer care program for its employees and their…
Cancer patients cautioned against self-medication, management
By Benjamin Akoto Sunyani, Oct. 24, GNA – Miss Rita Oppong Yeboah, a Health Promotion Officer at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital, has cautioned patients to…
Trust Hospital launches Breast Cancer Survivors Support Community
Accra, Oct 24, GNA- As part of its ongoing commitment to the fight against breast cancer and advocacy for early screening, The Trust Hospital…
Appoint eligible Physician Assistants to head facilities – GPAA to GHS
By Michael Foli Jackidy Ho (V/R), Oct 24, GNA- Mr Peter Akudugu Ayamba, National President of the Ghana Physician Assistants’ Association (GPAA), has called…
Delta Air Lines partners Breast Care International to advance breast cancer care
Accra, Oct. 23, GNA- Delta Air Lines has partnered with Breast Care International (BCI) to advance breast cancer care in Ghana through fund-raising efforts…
Ashanti: UNICEF supports training of healthcare workers on prevention of lead poisoning
By Yussif Ibrahim Kumasi, Oct. 23, GNA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has rolled out a programme aimed at supporting the Ashanti…
FDA cautions public against selling contaminated water
Accra, Oct 22, GNA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has called on the public to avoid engaging in or supporting the packaging…
Community Water and Sanitation Agency marks Handwashing Day in Tamale
By Comfort Sena Fetrie -Akagbor Tamale, Oct 22, GNA – The Community Water and Sanitation Agency in collaboration with World Vision has marked Handwashing…
Keta attains more than 100 per cent on polio vaccination
By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu Keta (VR), Oct 22, GNA- Keta Municipal Health Directorate in the Volta Region has vaccinated a total of 14,790 children…
Election 2024: NDC will bear breast cancer screening costs – Prof Opoku-Agyemang
By Samira Larbie Accra, Oct 21, GNA – Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the…
Kpone-Katamanso confirms two cholera cases
By Isaac Newton Tetteh Kpone (Near Tema), Oct. 21, GNA – The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Health Directorate has raised a health alert after confirming two…
NHIA opens new district office at Juaboso
Accra, Oct. 21, GNA – As part of the commitment to expand coverage and improve service delivery, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has…
NHIA settles more than GHS 800 million debt to service providers — CEO
Accra, Oct. 21, GNA – The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has settled outstanding debt owed to health services providers on the Scheme. Dr. Da-costa…