Head of Eye Care Unit of GHS, Dr James Addy The Ghana Health Service (Ghana) has revealed that a total of 227,920 people are blind in the country. This is
Ghana Joins UK List of Approved Vaccine Certificate Countries On October 11
The United Kingdom’s (UK) government has included Ghana on the list of countries and territories with approved vaccination certificate starting 4am Monday October, 11, 2021. Information released on the
Gov’t Pays Uniform Allowance for Nurses, Midwives
Kwaku Agyeman-Manu – Minister of Health The government has paid the uniform allowance for nurses and midwives in the country. A statement by the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses
W.H.O historically approves first malaria vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the world’s first ever vaccine for malaria. WHO approved the vaccine on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. The Mosquirix vaccine is not only a
German Heart Center Among Global Top Ten Heart Centres of Excellence
Newsweek has rated the German Heart Centre Berlin (Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin) among the top ten heart centers in the world. The German Heart Centre Berlin (Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin) (currently, named
Ghana To Get New COVAX Consignment Tomorrow
A consignment of 530,000 doses of AstraZeneca’s Covishield vaccine from the governments of Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Germany will arrive in Ghana via the COVAX facility tomorrow, Wednesday, October
Ada Record 180 HIV Cases Within Eight Months
 Ada East District has recorded 180 HIV cases between January and August this year, Adator Anani Junior, the District HIV Coordinator has revealed. Data indicates that 54 males and 136
Church Appeals For Kids With Cancers
Junior Resident (left) receiving item from Rev. Doe Members of the North Kaneshie Assemblies of God Church have appealed to the government to subsidise the cost of treatment for children
Merck Covid-19 Drug Shows Efficacy In Reducing Hospitalization
An antiviral manufactured by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics is showing significant potency in the reduction of hospitalization or death by around 50 percent for patients with mild or moderate cases
Dr. Anyah Chairs Ho Teaching Hospital Board
Dr. Anyah speaking at the event A 12-member board of the Ho Teaching Hospital, has been inaugurated by the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, to see to the effective management
Presidential Committee Presents $20M Proposal for National Vaccine Institute
Prof. William Ampofo The Presidential Vaccine Manufacturing Committee has presented a proposed amount of $200 million as budget for the establishment of the National Vaccine Institute. The amount is part
Manipal Hospitals India, GJA Celebrate World Heart Day
Dr Sudarshan Ballal Dr Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman, Manipal Hospital Group, India has said keeping cholesterol levels under check and undergoing regular health check-ups is the key to maintaining a healthy
Merck Foundation Marks World Heart Day
CEO Merck Foundation, Senator Dr. Sasha Kelej Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has marked World Heart Day 2021 emphasizing its commitment to provide scholarships for the