Sunday, December 22, 2024

Health

“Today marks the start of free dialysis treatment at 20 facilities.”

Twenty health facilities spread across the country will from today provide free dialysis treatment to patients with kidney issues. This follows the successful pilot of the gesture over the last six months, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced. The...

US Partners with Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cocoa Industry in Landmark Deal to Tackle Child Labour.

The US Department of Labor has announced the signing of a pivotal framework of action with the governments of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and the World Cocoa Foundation, aiming to eradicate child labour in the West African cocoa sector. Côte d’Ivoire...

“AI ushers in a ‘revolution’ for individuals with vision loss.”

“AI has revolutionised my daily life,” says Louise Plunkett from Norwich. Ms Plunkett has a genetic eye condition called Stargardt disease, a rare condition that causes progressive vision loss, which she says, “impacts everything I do”. “I can’t recognise people, even...

“Ibrahim Mahama sponsors 10-year-old leukemia patient’s flight to South Africa for treatment exceeding over $110,000.”

In a heartwarming act of generosity and compassion, renowned Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has once again demonstrated his commitment to making a difference in the lives of those in need. This time, his act of kindness is focused...

Ibrahim Mahama pays $25k for kidney transplant to save 13-year-old girl.

The Chief Executive of Engineers & Planners and Dzata Cement, Ibrahim Mahama, has generously covered the full $25,000 needed for a life-saving kidney transplant for 13-year-old Rosemary Boadu, who is battling end-stage kidney disease. Rosemary’s story was highlighted in a JoyNews feature,...

Free dialysis for all kidney patients under NHIS from Dec. 1, says Bawumia.

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that starting December 1, 2024, government will provide free dialysis treatment for all kidney patients covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in the Old Tafo Pankrono...

Kumawood actor Oteele’s sickness, the story so far.

After surviving a death scare in 2019, it appears all may not be too well with the health of Kumawood actor, Stephen Yaw Mawunyo, popularly known as Oteele again following reports this week that the popular comedian has taken...

Parents support Swedru SHS with medicines

The Swedru Senior High School (SWESCO) has received assorted medicines from the Parents Association to help respond to the health needs of students in the school. The medicines, valued at GH¢21,632, comprised basic drugs to be stocked at the school’s infirmary that would be administered to both staff and...

Cholera Outbreak: Ada residents at risk as disease spreads.

Dr Philip Narh, the Medical Superintendent of the Ada East District Hospital, has revealed that every resident of the district is at risk of contracting cholera due to the escalating of the disease in the area.  Dr Narh reported that every community...

Women, men urged to be breast-sensitive to prevent cancer.

Ms Abigail Olympio-Peku, Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has called on women and men to be breast sensitive by examining their breasts periodically for early detection and treatment of cancer.She said breast cancer is no respecter...
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“Parliament Adjourns to January 2 Without Approving Expenditure in Advance of Appropriation”

Parliament has adjourned its seventh meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament to January 2, 2025, without...
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