Participants in a group photo The Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Abdulai Abukari, has expressed worry about the rate of tramadol abuse among the
NHIA Clears Healthcare Facilities Payment Arrears
Dr Aboagye Da costa The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed an amount of GHS 300 million as claims to healthcare facilities across the country. This payment covers
Project To Improve Pharmaceutical Services Launched
Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, Pharm. Dr. Samuel Donkoh (middle) with officials of the PSGH and GHS Deputy Minister of Health, Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, has launched a new project
FDA Warns Against Abuse Of Nephthalene
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against the improper use and abuse of naphthalene balls popular known as camphor. The FDA urged the public to
Shisha, Tobacco Threaten Public Health – FDA
Dignitaries observing the world Tobacco Day The Food and Drug Board Authority (FDA) has indicated that the increasing use of tobacco and shisha by the youth is threatening the
Govt Rolls Out Free Dialysis Treatment For Children Under 18, Aged Above 60
Dr Da-Costa Aboagye The Akufo-Addo/Bawumia-led government through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is offering free dialysis sessions for Children under 18 and Adults above 60 years. This follows
NHIA, Health Provider Heads Hold Exploratory Talks
Health provider heads, NHIA and government officials in a group photograph The Ghana Health Service (GHS), Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), and the Private Health Facilities Association of
Best Midwife Speaks About Fibroid
Racheal Hesse Matey THE 2023 Best Midwife for Greater Accra Region, Racheal Hesse Matey, has urged women to refrain from using unprescribed medications to treat fibroids, as the condition
KATH Gets 3 Dialysis Machines
The dialysis machines HEALTHCARE DELIVERY at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), especially treatments that require the use of dialysis machines, is set to improve. This encouraging news has
Korle Bu, Others Get Incubators, Phototherapy Machines
Kendrick Yehowada (3rd right) presenting one of the incubators to Dr. Ahmed Andrew Mensah (left) Â The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has taken delivery of four incubators and phototherapy
FDA Allays Astrazeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Fears
The Chief Executive Officer of Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Delese Mimi Darko has addressed the safety concerns of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, known as Covishield and Vaxzevria. According
Govt To Disburse GH¢2m For Dialysis Treatment Of Needy Patients
Dr. Aboagye Da-Costa In a recent development, the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Aboagye Da-Costa, has announced that the government will soon disburse GH¢2 million
COVID-19: GHS Records 57% Vaccination Coverage
Dr. Kuma-Aboagye The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has recorded about 57% COVID-19 vaccination coverage says Director-General of Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye. Dr. Kuma-Aboagye however noted that the service is targeting