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Eliminating malaria requires high political will and commitment – Dr Kuma-Aboagye

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has emphasized that eliminating malaria requires high political will and commitment. He pointed out that other countries that have successfully kicked out malaria made it a high-priority disease, and he is...

2 in every 5 children aged 12 to 23 months not fully vaccinated – GSS.

The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) Key Indicators Report has found that two out of every five children aged 12 to 23 months have not been fully vaccinated in adherence to the national schedule. The Ghana Statistical Service...

Ghana adopts a five-year strategic plan to combat illicit trade in tobacco.

A National Tobacco Control Strategy (NTCS) was launched on Tuesday in Accra to combat illicit trade in tobacco and advance national efforts to promote a healthier population. The five-year strategy with special focus on youth and low-income communities, aims to...

Drones soon to deliver drugs at homes.

Dr. Anthony Nsia Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, has indicated that Ghana will soon begin deploying drones to deliver drugs, food, and other items to people's homes. This would bridge the gap in telemedicine in Ghana. “You can even order...

Employers urged to ensure adequate eye care protection for employees.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged employers to ensure adequate eye care protection for their workforce, as a key strategy for enhancing productivity levels. Dr Hornametor Afake, the Head of the Eye Care Unit, GHS, who gave the advice,...

Improve advocacy on rights of persons with mental illness – Stakeholders appeal.

Some stakeholders in the mental health sector have called for enhanced advocacy and sensitisation on the rights of persons with mental illness to minimise the prevalence of suicidal cases recorded in the country. The World Health Organisation reports that about...

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital launches 100th anniversary celebration.

The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Ghana's premier tertiary healthcare facility, Monday launched its 100th anniversary celebration.  The celebrations commenced after the launch on October 9, 2023, exactly 100 years ago when it was officially established, October 9, 1923.  It is on...

Korle-Bu’s decision to increase dialysis cost justified; inputs are expensive – Prof Frimpong-Boateng

The celebrated heart surgeon and founder of the National Cardiothoracic Center, Professor Frimpong-Boateng has thrown his weight behind Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital's decision to increase the price of dialysis which backfired after public uproar. According to him, the inputs needed for...

“Finish your meds for optimal Health”- Inpatient Pharmacist cautions.

Ms. Nana Oye Edmund, Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) in Tema, has encouraged patients to complete drugs prescribed by their doctors to ensure optimal health.  She explained that completing the full course of medicines ensures the...

Egypt becomes the first country to achieve World Health Organization (WHO) validation on the path to elimination of hepatitis C.

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Egypt for its unprecedented progress towards eliminating hepatitis C, becoming the first country to achieve “gold tier” status on the path to elimination of hepatitis C as per WHO criteria. Achieving the gold...
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