The Ministry of Health (MoH) on November 22, 2021, received additional 1.2 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine procured by the government. The arrival of the vaccine
German Heart Center Trains Ghanaian Doctors
The participants in a group photo after the training The German Heart Center and the Charite University Hospital, Berlin, have organized a training course for eight cardiology physicians from Ghana.
GHS Partners GES To Vaccinate School Children, 15 Years Against COVID-19
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it is starting the vaccination of students aged 15 years and above in various schools across the country with the Pfizer vaccine. This follows
U. S. Approves First Therapy Drug for Dwarfism
The first medication for children with the most common type of dwarfism has been approved in the U.S. The BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc’s (BMRN.O) once-daily injection received clearance from the U.S.
KATH Plans Court Action Over Covid-19 Cash Allegations
Dr. Oheneba Owusu-Danso THE MANAGEMENT of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has vehemently debunked allegations that management has misappropriated funds that was raised to fight Covid-19. The hospital
Gov’t Gives 49 Vehicles to GHS
Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu together with the GHS Director-General, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye in an official handing over. The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has handed over 49 VW Amarok
Younger Population to Receive Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine – GHS
People aged 15 and above are now eligible for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine following the revision of the vaccination protocol by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Previously, the Food and
Be Ready to Serve in Any Part of Ghana – GHS
UHAS VC, Professor John Owusu Gyapong presenting an award to over all best student The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has entreated newly trained health care
Agenda 111: Government Begins Work On Several Sites
Ken Ofori-Atta Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says government has commenced work on a number of sites for the construction of hospitals under the Agenda 111 Project. He said, “cadastral
KBTH Performs First Cochlear Implant Surgeries
The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has performed the first cochlear implant surgeries for three children to restore their hearing loss. The groundbreaking surgeries were undertaken by a medical team comprising
TB Control Programme Calls for Increased Funding
Mr. David Kwesi Afreh The National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTCP), an advocacy group, STOP TB Partnership have called for an increase in funding allocated to TB interventions in the country.
Ghana Celebrates 22nd Traditional Medicine Week
INTRODUCTION Health is the biggest wealth for a human being in his or her entire lifetime. One can survive without excess money but cannot survive without good health. The meaning
Covid-19 More Deadly in Africans with Diabetes-WHO
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa Africa’s death rates from Covid-19 infections are significantly higher in patients with diabetes, according to a preliminary analysis according to the World