Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye with Director of Public Health, Dr. Franklin Asiedu Bekoe The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is scheduled to start the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for Lymphatic Filariasis
GHS Declares Outbreak Of Dengue Fever; Confirms 9 Cases
Dr Kuma Aboagye The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially declared an outbreak of Dengue fever in the Eastern region, confirming a total of nine cases thus far. The
NHIA Clears Dialysis Treatment Debt
Dr Aboagye da Costa The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has fulfilled its payment promise under the Free Dialysis Coverage policy for certain vulnerable patient categories. Approved by Parliament
FDA Deploys Online Food Vendors’ Surveillance System
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has deployed a surveillance system to monitor online food vendors. According to the Authority, the move has become necessary following the increased use
Accra-Airport Rotary Club Refurbishes Korle-bu Sickle Cell Clinic
The Accra-Airport Rotary Club over the weekend presented the refurbished male and female adult wards of the Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics (Sickle Cell Clinic), Korle-bu in Accra. Speaking
NHIA Introduces Compulsory Health Insurance Policy For Foreign Nationals
Dr. Aboagye Da Costa Foreign nationals arriving in Ghana will be required to obtain a mandatory health insurance policy ranging from $45 to $270 before being granted entry into
Winneba Hospital Medical Director Suspended Over Abandoned Patient Saga
The Medical Director of the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital has been temporarily relieved of his duties pending conclusion of an investigation. A committee has been established by the
GHS Investigates Gomoa Ojobi Abandoned Patient
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it is investigating a situation where a patient was allegedly abandoned in a bush at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region leading to
New MCHRB Launched To Improve Birth Registration
Mr. Yaw Osafo-Maafo (5th left) lauching the MCHRBs The Births and Deaths Registry (BDR) has launched and handed over the revised combined maternal and child health record book (MCHRB)
Govt Releases GHC7.4m To Clear Locked-Up Medical Supplies At Tema Port
Dr. Bernard Oko Boye – Minister of Health In a significant development aimed at resolving a protracted logistical issue, the Ministry of Health has received GHC7.4 million from the
GHS Director Laments Tramadol Abuse
Participants in a group photo The Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Abdulai Abukari, has expressed worry about the rate of tramadol abuse among the
NHIA Clears Healthcare Facilities Payment Arrears
Dr Aboagye Da costa The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed an amount of GHS 300 million as claims to healthcare facilities across the country. This payment covers
Project To Improve Pharmaceutical Services Launched
Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, Pharm. Dr. Samuel Donkoh (middle) with officials of the PSGH and GHS Deputy Minister of Health, Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, has launched a new project