Deborah Mangortey, mother of a child with Down syndrome, has called on the government to establish a free healthcare policy for children with complex health needs for the first five
Gov’t Provides Vehicles To Hospitals
Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, Health Minister Government, through the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service, has distributed a total of 17 brand new Toyota Hilux vehicles to district health facilities
NGO Donates GH¢10,000 Worth Of Equipment To 2 Hospitals
A scene during the donation A non-governmental organisation, Agyemang Amponsah Foundation (AAF), has donated hospital materials worth GH¢10,000 to two hospitals in the Ashanti Akyem Central. The items include bed
Ghana Commemorates Maiden Patient Safety Day
A photo of participants after the opening ceremony Ghana has joined other countries around the world to commemorate the first ever patient safety day. The day recognizes patient safety as
Punish Quacks in Allied Health Profession
The graduates taking the induction oath The Deputy Minister of Health, Alexander Abban, has charged the Allied Health Professional Council to crack the whip on quacks in the profession who
Cabinet Approves €274m Health Projects
A journalist asking question at the briefing Cabinet and Parliament have approved a €274, 290, 429.00 million and additional $ 20 million for health projects. The Cabinet and Parliamentary approvals are
Gov’t Accuses NDC Of Politicising Health Projects
Mr. Agyeman-Manu addressing the press at MoI The President Akufo-Addo’s administration has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of playing politics with health projects across the country. Minister of Health,
Surgeons Undergo Free Heart Valve Repair Training
The surgeons during the simulation exercise Medical surgeons from five African countries have benefited from a two-day training in heart valve repairs, especially for children with cardiovascular conditions. The simulation
2019 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Takes Off
Lifeline for Childhood Cancer, Ghana (LCCG) a non-profit organization providing treatment and care for children with cancer on Saturday held a health walk at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to
FDA Detains Relabeled Lucozade
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has intercepted a consignment of expired canned Lucozade belonging to Andiana Royal Ventures at a warehouse in Hong Kong near Lapaz in Accra. Â
GHS Begins Emergency Polio Vaccination
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Anthony Nsiah-Asare, vaccinating the first child in Greater Accra to kickstart the response vaccination against polio. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun
FDA Warns Public Against Shisha Smoking
Some ladies smoking shisha The Food & Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public, particularly the youth, against smoking shisha. The Head of Tobacco & Substances of Abuse Department at
MoH Proposes Higher Tobacco Taxes
Kwaku Agyeman Manu – Health Minister The Ministry of Health (MoH) has initiated processes towards increasing taxes for alcohol, tobacco and other harmful products to generate enough revenue to support