Prof. Matthias Richter-Turtur making the presentation to Dr. Oheneba Danso THE KOMFO Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has taken delivery of four ventilators, valued at €100,000 to help in
Active Covid-19 Cases Hit 12,422
Active cases of Covid-19 have risen to 12,422 according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This was after 1,067 new infections were recorded by the health authority. The GHS in
Babies, Mothers Sleep on Bare Floor Over Lack of Beds At TTH
Mothers and newly born babies at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) have been compelled to use on bare floor due to the lack of beds at the facility. A visit
MoH Outdoors Two Traditional Medicine Practice Documents
Mr. Kwabena Oku-Afari (middle), Chief Director, Ministry of Health, being supported by Dr. Mrs. Anastasia Yirenkyi, Director in charge of the Traditional and Alternative Medicines Directorate of the MoH, to
Patients Health Threatened As Open Defecation Hits Tamale Teaching Hospital
Patients and relatives at the Tamale Teaching Hospital have resorted to defecating openly at the premises of the hospital due to the unavailability of sanitary facilities. A visit to the
Tamale Central Hospital Rubbishes Lack of Consumables Claim
Dr. Mahamudu Mbiniwaya Management of the Tamale Central Hospital has rubbished claims that the facility has suspended surgeries due to the shortage of consumables and water. According to the hospital’s
284,377 People Vaccinated In Northern Region- NR GHS
Dr. Hilarious A.K Abiwu The Deputy Director of Public Health Directorate in the Northern Region, Dr. Hilarious A.K Abiwu, has revealed that 284,377 people have so far been vaccinated representing
Pfizer Covid-19 Pill Approved for Use in US
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of Pfizer’s new pill for the treatment of Covid-19. The approval marks a major milestone as the oral drug
GHS Receives Vaccine Cold Chain Vehicles
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has taken delivery of 10 Ultra-low Cold Chain Vaccine Transportation Vehicles to facilitate the rapid distribution of vaccines nationwide, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. Minister of
Ghana Bans Flights From Three Countries
The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has placed a ban on flights arriving from Israel, South Korea, and Malta commencing Monday, December 20. The travel
Needle-free Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Begins
A new needle-free Covid-19 vaccine trial has begun to protect against future variants. The vaccine, administered through a jet of air, was developed by Cambridge University Professor and Chief Executive
1,255 Covid-19 Deaths Recorded
President Akufo-Addo has announced that a total of 1,255 people have lost their lives to Covid-19 since the country recorded its first cases in March 2020. “We have, sadly, had
Gov’t Allocates €20m for National Vaccine Institute
The government has set aside €20 million for the establishment of the National Vaccine Institute, President Akufo-Addo has said. The amount would be allocated from the €82.5 million facility approved