More than 4,000 Ghanaian children die from diarrhoea every year, a joint monitoring programme report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed. The
Parliament Approves GH¢2.4bn For NHIS
Parliament yesterday approved GH¢2.375 billion (GH¢2.4 billion) for the running of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the 2018 fiscal year by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). Outstanding
Pepsodent Marks World Oral Health Day
A scene from the exercise A UNILEVER toothpaste brand, Pepsodent, has organised a special health walk as part of efforts to create awareness for this year’s World Oral Health Day
New TB Strain Recorded
A TB patient undergoing a chest X-ray The National TB Control Programme has announced the occurrence of a new type of tuberculosis in the country. The new strain of the
GJA Marks World TB Day
The Ghana Journalists’ Association (GJA) has indicated that it will be partnering the National Tuberculosis Control Programme in celebrating this year’s World TB Day. A statement signed and issued by
Assin North Records 218 HIV Cases
The Assin North Municipality in the Central Region has seen a significant increase in reported cases of HIV infections particularly among girls and pregnant women as it recorded a total
FDA Finds Traces Of Pesticides In Banku
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has found the presence of chlorpyrifos, a very toxic substance found in commonly used pesticides, which when ingested can cause death in the corn
Childbirth Drops
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MP Assists K’si Metro Health
Eugene Boakye Antwi presenting the computers to Osei Assibey Antwi and Dr Kwasi Yeboah-Awudzi The Kumasi Metro Health Directorate has taken delivery of six brand new computers and its accessories
Maternal Deaths Increase At KATH
Dr Oheneba Owusu-Danso and other management members on the high table Statistics has shown that reported cases of maternal deaths at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi increased
GHS, Yale University Renew MOU
Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare and Peter Salovey signing the MoU The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yale University to achieve quality universal health coverage
Students Get Family Health Hospital Support
Prof. Kwawukume congratulates the WASSCE Best students Family Health Hospital, a top-notch private health facility, has collaborated with the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to offer a three-year free medical
3 Test HIV Positive In Bolga
Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Mokowa Blay Adu Gyamfi Three persons tested HIV positive out of the more than 1,800 young people voluntarily screened in the Bolgatanga