The first medication for children with the most common type of dwarfism has been approved in the U.S. The BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc’s (BMRN.O) once-daily injection received clearance from the U.S.
KATH Plans Court Action Over Covid-19 Cash Allegations
Dr. Oheneba Owusu-Danso THE MANAGEMENT of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has vehemently debunked allegations that management has misappropriated funds that was raised to fight Covid-19. The hospital
Gov’t Gives 49 Vehicles to GHS
Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu together with the GHS Director-General, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye in an official handing over. The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has handed over 49 VW Amarok
Younger Population to Receive Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine – GHS
People aged 15 and above are now eligible for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine following the revision of the vaccination protocol by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Previously, the Food and
Be Ready to Serve in Any Part of Ghana – GHS
UHAS VC, Professor John Owusu Gyapong presenting an award to over all best student The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has entreated newly trained health care
Agenda 111: Government Begins Work On Several Sites
Ken Ofori-Atta Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says government has commenced work on a number of sites for the construction of hospitals under the Agenda 111 Project. He said, “cadastral
KBTH Performs First Cochlear Implant Surgeries
The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has performed the first cochlear implant surgeries for three children to restore their hearing loss. The groundbreaking surgeries were undertaken by a medical team comprising
TB Control Programme Calls for Increased Funding
Mr. David Kwesi Afreh The National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTCP), an advocacy group, STOP TB Partnership have called for an increase in funding allocated to TB interventions in the country.
Covid-19 More Deadly in Africans with Diabetes-WHO
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa Africa’s death rates from Covid-19 infections are significantly higher in patients with diabetes, according to a preliminary analysis according to the World
NHIS Covers Child Cancers, FP Services
First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has expressed delight at the inclusion of four childhood cancers on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)package. Speaking at the launch of the 2021 National
Health Minister Wants Common ECOWAS Front On Covid-19
Kwaku Agyeman-Manu The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has asked Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) members to work together to strengthen coordination and consultation to mitigate the negative
NHIA Considering Coverage Of Childhood Cancers, Family Planning
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is considering the coverage of the treatment of childhood cancers and family planning services under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This follows the
Navrongo Health Research Centre to Conduct Phase 1 Clinical Trials on Lassa Fever
Dr. Patrick Odum Ansah, with researches at the lab The Navrongo Health Research Centre (NHRC) has since its establishment in 1988, as a field site for the Ghana Vitamin A