The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says about 360,000 persons who received the first jab of Covishiled, the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in March this year will receive their second jab
Diplomats raise concerns over WHO Sex for jobs scandal
American, British and European diplomats and donors have expressed their dissatisfaction about how the World Health Organization (WHO) handled alleged sex abuse allegations involving its own staff. The Associated Press
Ghana Has Managed Covid19 Effectively – Says IMF
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Carlo Sdralevich held consultations under the Article IV. The consultations were held from April 28 – May 12, 2021 through virtual
Health Workers Trained On Larval Source Management
A scene during the training session in Bolgatanga The National Malaria Control Programme (NAMCOP) and its partners namely Ghana Health Service (GHS), Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research (NMIMR) and
Mercury Can Cause Defects In Babies- Medical Officer
Senior Medical Officer of the Holy Child Catholic Hospital in Fijai, Dr. Sylvester Fameye says exposure to high levels of Mercury could cause birth defects in babies. He said
Ex-Minister Validates 21st Clinic On Sciatica
Elizabeth Agyemang A FORMER Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Elizabeth Agyemang, has commended the 21st Clinic for its competence in treating sciatica. According to the ex-appointee, who was the NPP
GHS, Others Train Health Workers On Larval Source Management In Upper East
The National Malaria Control Programme (NAMCOP) and its partners namely the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research (NMIMR) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), have organised a
Ghana commended for setting pace in adoption of medical drone technology in Africa
Daniel Marfo The Senior Vice President, Zipline Africa, Daniel Marfo, has lauded the efforts of the government of Ghana for the bold decision of opting to use drone technology to
Former Ashanti Reg. Minister endorses 21st Clinic for sciatica treatment
An ex-Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Elizabeth Agyemang has endorsed the 21st Clinic for its competence in treating sciatica. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic
Minister Applauds AHS For Phototherapy Services
Dr. Kwaku Agyeman Manu Dr. Kwaku Agyeman Manu, the  Minister for Health, has applauded Africa Health Supplies (AHS) for bringing phototherapy services closer to health facilities in Ghana. The minister
Use Chlorhexidine in Umbilical Cord Care – GHS Urges
Dr. Isabella Sego Moses The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged mothers and caregivers to use the prescribed medication – Chlorhexidine- in the care of the umbilical cord of their
Ghana Receives Second COVAX Covid-19 Vaccines
The health authorities have taken delivery of the second batch of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines acquired through the COVAX Facility (CEPI, GAVI, WHO), with logistical support from UNICEF. The arrival
Health Investment Shows Positive Returns- Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo President Nana Akufo-Addo, has said the country is beginning to see the positive impact of investments in the health sector. Addressing the 2021 Health Performance Review and