A total of 5,868 deaths and 58,253 infections of Avian Influenza have been recorded among commercial poultry – chicken, ducks, guinea fowls and turkeys – between July 9 and 14,
Hypertension Tops Ashaiman OPD Cases In 2020
Hypertension tops Out-Patients Department (OPD) cases in Ashaiman Municipality with 26,322 attendants, the Ashaiman Municipal Health Directorate, has said. Ashaiman Municipal Director of Health Services, Patience Ami Mamattah, told the
Covid-19 Kills 10 In Kumasi In Two Weeks
Ten COVID-19 death cases were recorded in Kumasi between July 1 and 13, this year, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), has disclosed. The authorities said the period under review also
University Of Ghana Medical Centre Trains Nurses In Endoscopy
Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Dr Darius Osei, has advised persons with acute stomach aches to report immediately to health facilities with accredited
Ghana bans imports of chicken from Nigeria, Togo over bird flu
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