Ghana has placed a ban on the importation of chicken from Nigeria and Togo. The ban is due to the outbreak of bird flu. The outbreak of the bird flu
England Eases Coronavirus Restrictions
England has lifted most of its legal Coronavirus restrictions. But Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged caution. With the easing in restrictions, England no longer have limits on how many
Healthy Diet Alliance Ghana Formed To Help Eliminate TFA Products
A coalition of civil society group, Healthy Diet Alliance Ghana (HeDAG) has been formed to spearhead campaign to eliminate trans-fatty acids (TFA) in Ghana’s food production systems. It would undertake
Bird Flu Outbreak Affects 7 farms
Director, Veterinary Services Directorate, Dr Patrick Abakeh,says seven farms have so far been affected with the Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in the country. In all, 5,811 birds died naturally on
United States Embassy Holds HIV Anti-Stigma Campaign
The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), under the auspices of the US Embassy, has organised HIV Anti-Stigma Campaign in the Aboadze Community in the Shama District
MHA Partners Media to Reduce Mental Health Stigma
Dr. Amma Boadu The Mental Health Authority (MHA) has held a two-day media training programme to promote mental health knowledge and stimulate favourable attitudes towards persons living with mental illness.
GHS Director Calls for Support To Tackle Teenage Pregnancy
Dr. Abdulai Abukari with stakeholders at Nalerigu The North East Regional Director of Health Service, Dr. Abdulai Abukari , has called for support from stakeholders to help end teenage pregnancy
Ridge Hospital Eyes Medical Tourism
Dr. Emmanuel Koblah Srofenyoh The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH), otherwise known as Ridge Hospital, is planning towards making the facility a medical tourism destination. The operationalisation of this dream
Dubai Sheikh’s Sputnik Contract CANCELLED
Kwaku Agyeman-Manu The government’s contract with middle-man Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum to supply the country with Sputnik vaccines has been terminated, Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has disclosed. He told
GHS Raises Alert Over COVID-19 Cases
Director General, Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, says there is a gradual increase in active COVID-19 cases over the past four weeks in the country. He said there were
Covid-19 Cases On Gradual Rise In Ghana
Ghana is once again recording a gradual rise in coronavirus. According to the Ghana Health Service, there has been a gradual increase in cases over the past four weeks. Over
Ghana To Receive 1.2 million Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccines
Ghana is expected to take delivery of about 1.2 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine for Covid-19. Presidential Adviser on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah who revealed this said the
‘Ridge ICU Not Full’
The Director of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital otherwise known as Ridge Hospital, Dr. Emmanuel Koblah Srofenyoh, has denied that the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the facility is full