The government has made payments amounting to GH¢1.04 billion to service providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The amount relates to claims paid up to the month of
Gov’t Spends $305m On COVID-19
GOVERNMENT says it has spent $305.42 million out of the total of $430.00 million released by the World Bank for the country’s COVID-19 response. Minster of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, who
40 Biomedical Scientists Get RNA Extraction Training
About 40 Ghanaian biomedical scientists have so far received training on RNA Extraction for Covid-19 testing. They were trained in the testing procedure which includes nasopharyngeal sample collection and extraction
Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Mark Cancer Day
MERCK FOUNDATION, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has partnered with African First Ladies to mark the 2022 World Cancer Day on the theme ‘Close The Care Gap.’ The
Melcom Launches 2022 Nationwide Blood Donation Exercise
Melcom Group of Companies has launched a nationwide blood donation exercise as part of the first anniversary of the passing of the Group Chairman, Bhagwan Ramchand Khubchandai. The day’s
KBTH Begins Surgical Block Renovation
The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has begun renovation works on its six-story surgical block to restore the structure to decency. The project, being undertaken with internally generated funds amounting to GHc500,000,
Ghana Signs Covid-19 Vaccine Protection Deal February
President Nana Akufo-Addo Ghana is set to sign an agreement with the German government to commence the production of COVID-19 vaccines locally. President Akufo-Addo said the agreement is expected to
Covid-19 Mortality Could Be High Among African children – AFREhealth Study
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria have released a study that shows possible high rates of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality among children in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ghana’s Vaccine Manufacturing Deal To Be Signed In February
President Nana Akufo-Addo Ghana’s quest to manufacture its own vaccines will soon see the light of day, as President Akufo-Addo expects to sign the necessary documentation by February 16, 2022.
Pregnant Women To Take COVID-19 Vaccine
THE GHANA Health Service (GHS) has given clearance for pregnant women who are unvaccinated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as it moves to increase its vaccine coverage and help drive
GHS Reviews De-isolation Period Downwards
Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reviewed the de-isolation period for Covid-19 patients from the initial 14 days to 7 days after testing positive. “All patients on
Pregnant Women To Receive Covid-19 Vaccine – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has given clearance for pregnant women who are unvaccinated to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as it moves to increase its vaccine coverage and help drive
Bond House Medical Centre Opens Annex
Bond House Medical Centre, a private health facility in Tema has extended its footprints of high quality healthcare to the Spintex Road aimed at improving the healthcare delivery system in