In a groundbreaking move, the Akufo-Addo-led government, through the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), is set to provide free dialysis to all kidney patients starting December 1. This development
National Sickle Cell Strategy, Vaccine Policy Launched
Participants at the launch of National Sickle Cell Disease Strategy and National Vaccine Policy The Ministry Of Health has launched the national Sickle Cell Disease Strategy (2024 to 2028)
NCD Alliance Celebrates World Stroke Day
Labram M. Musah The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, the Non-communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance, and the Stroke Association Support Network (SASN), have partnered in the celebration of World Stroke
KOFIH Commissions CHPS Compound, Polyclinic
Health workers and officials from KOFIH at the Likpe polyclinic The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) has commissioned a polyclinic and two Community Health-based Planning and Services (CHPS)
Cholera Kills 5 In Kasoa
A recent cholera outbreak in Kasoa, in the Central Region, has resulted in the death of five people, with an additional 30 individuals currently hospitalized at the Kasoa Polyclinic
2m Children To Be Dewormed
A massive deworming exercise is set to commence in Ghana on Monday, October 28, 2024 aiming to reach over 2 million school-age children between five and 14 years old.
President Akufo-Addo CommissionsUrology And Nephrology Centre Of Excellence At Korle Bu
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, 18th October 2024, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, marking a major step forward in
Akufo-Addo Reveals Genesis Of Agenda 111 Hospitals
President Akufo-Addo recently made a shocking revelation about Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure. Speaking in the North East Region on his Thank You Tou, he said during one of his meetings,
Govt Adds Four Mental Health Conditions To NHIS Package
Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye  The government has expanded the benefit package of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to include four mental health conditions, effective November 1, 2024. These are
Cholera Outbreak Hits Ada
A confirmed cholera case was reported in the Ada West District of Greater Accra on October 4, 2024, sparking a swift response from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The
PSGH Calls For Strengthened Surveillance • As GHS Confirms 2 Mpox Cases
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has called on the government to leverage the presence of pharmacies in communities across the country to increase its surveillance for Monkeypox (Mpox).
Door-To-Door Breast Cancer Campaign Launched
Ms. Sambou engaging women on breast cancer Journalist and breast cancer survivor, Raissa Sambou, has initiated a door-to-door campaign aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer in rural communities
Dr. Sekyere Is New KBTH CEO
Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere The board of directors of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has appointed Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective October 6, 2024.