Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye The Ministry of Health (MoH) has referred allegations of medical misconduct at Winneba’s Trauma and Specialist Hospital to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the
GHS Targets Over 5m Children For Measles-Rubella Vaccination
A nurse demonstrating the vaccination process Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has disclosed that the service is targeting over 5 million children between
Ghana Records 603 Rabies Cases
Dr. Yaw Fenteng Danso attending to a dog at the ceremony Ghana has recorded 603 rabies cases in the last four years, with Ashanti, Greater Accra, Upper East, Western
NCDs Account For 41m Deaths Globally
Dignitaries at the event THE DEPUTY Minister Of Health, Alexander Akwesi Acquah, has revealed that a survey by the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are
66 New Agenda 111 Hospitals to Be Completed This Year
In a significant boost to Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure, 66 new district hospitals are expected to be fully operational by the end of this year. This ambitious project, dubbed Agenda
Public Health Emergency Declared in Ghana Over Polio Detection
Dr. Bernard Oko Boye The Ministry of Health in Ghana has declared a public health emergency following the detection of a circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in an
14 Police Facilities Registered Onto NHIS
In a bid to enhance healthcare delivery and alleviate financial burdens, the Police Hospital has registered 14 of its satellite facilities with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This
NHIA Releases Additional GH¢402m To Health Facilities
Dr Da-Costa Aboagye   The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has begun the disbursement of an additional GH¢402 million to health facilities nationwide. The release covers claims submitted and vetted
Health Infrastructure Investment Remarkable – Okoe-Boye
Dr. Benard Okoe-Boye The Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye says Ghana has made significant progress in healthcare delivery due to remarkable investment in health infrastructure across the country.
‘Childhood Cancer Is Curable’
Survivals, health expert in a group photograph PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGIST, at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Dr. Nihad Salifu has explained that childhood cancer differs significantly from cancer in adults
Pfizer Commits $5m To Health Sector
President Akufo-Addo receiving a citation from Albert Bourla. Pix By Gifty Lawson Global pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, has announced its intentions to support the Ghanaian health sector with a whopping
NHIA Releases GH¢400m To Facilities
Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH¢400 million to pay outstanding claims to healthcare providers across the country. The payment covers claims for April
FDA Declares War On Adulterated Palm Oil
In a bid to protect consumers from the dangers of contaminated palm oil, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to the public, urging caution when