Ministry of Health assures Zipline of government's continuous support
Ministry of Health assures Zipline of government's continuous support

Ministry of Health assures Zipline of government's continuous support

In a bid to enhance the delivery of critical medical supplies to health facilities, the Ministry of Health has assured Zipline, the renowned drone delivery service company, of the government's unwavering support in ensuring the sustainability of its operations.

The Bank Hospital opens new Catherisation Lab

As part of its goals of offering top notch medical services, the Bank Hospital has opened a Cardiac Catherisation Lab in Accra.

Brave Foundation launches Brave Sanitary Pad Support Fund for over 500 Girls

Foundation launches sanitary pad support fund for over 500 girls

As part of the Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration, Brave Foundation has announced its significant contribution towards menstrual equity through the Brave Sanitary Pad Fund initiative to ensure that over 500 girls in some of Ghana's most deprived regions have access to sanitary pads for a whole year.

Baobab fruit
Baobab fruit

Baobab: Supports digestion, weight loss

Baobab is a tree native to certain regions of Africa, Arabia, Australia and Madagascar. Adansonia is the scientific name and it can grow up to 98 feet (30 metres) tall and produce a large fruit that is commonly consumed and appreciated for its delicious citrus-like flavour.

Emmanuel Teye Kenney (middle), CEO of Flokefama, interacting with some participants after the conference. Picture: EBOW HANSON
Emmanuel Teye Kenney (middle), CEO of Flokefama, interacting with some participants after the conference. Picture: EBOW HANSON

Instant test kits crucial for healthcare revolution — Experts

Four medical laboratory scientists from some leading medical facilities in the country have touted Point of Care Testing Kits (POCT) as an important addition to improving access to quality health care, especially through accurate and timely diagnosis.

106 Benefit from free surgeries under health partnership
106 Benefit from free surgeries under health partnership

106 Benefit from free surgeries under health partnership

One hundred and six persons have undergone surgeries and treatment free of charge at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) under a Czech Republic/CCTH partnership arrangement.

WHO declares end to Covid-19 global health emergency, but warns of ongoing threat
WHO declares end to Covid-19 global health emergency, but warns of ongoing threat

WHO declares end to Covid-19 global health emergency, but warns of ongoing threat

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Covid-19 no longer qualifies as a global health emergency, marking a significant milestone towards the pandemic's end.

COVID-19 still here, observe protocol — Dr James Duah
COVID-19 still here, observe protocol — Dr James Duah

COVID-19 still here, observe protocol — Dr James Duah

The Deputy Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), Dr James Duah, has implored the health system not to lose sight of the COVID-19 pandemic too soon.

• Some of these products may make false claims just for making profit
• Some of these products may make false claims just for making profit

Risks, benefits of dietary supplements for exercise, athletic performance

As the pursuit of fitness and healthy lifestyle becomes increasingly popular among athletes and non-athletes in Ghana, more and more people are turning to dietary supplements to help them reach their fitness goals. 

• Dr Charity Binka (3rd right front row), Executive Director of WOMEC, with journalists at the training programme
• Dr Charity Binka (3rd right front row), Executive Director of WOMEC, with journalists at the training programme

Avoid sensationalising health stories "Journalists urged"

Journalists reporting on health issues have been advised to desist from sensationalising health stories but focus on providing facts to draw the attention of policy makers.

Ahmed Mohadini-Yahaya(right), acting General Manager, Asanko Gold Mine, symbolically handing over the items to Nana Opoku Nsafoa Agyemang II(2nd left), Chief of Abore, on behalf of the two districts. Those looking on include Bernard Badu Bediako(2nd right), Amansie  West District Director of Health Services.
Ahmed Mohadini-Yahaya(right), acting General Manager, Asanko Gold Mine, symbolically handing over the items to Nana Opoku Nsafoa Agyemang II(2nd left), Chief of Abore, on behalf of the two districts. Those looking on include Bernard Badu Bediako(2nd right), Amansie West District Director of Health Services.

Asanko Gold Ghana donates medical supplies worth GH₵824,645 to Amansie Districts on World Malaria Day

As part of its efforts to support the fight against malaria and healthcare delivery in general, Asanko Gold Ghana Limited, a mining company, has donated medical supplies worth GH₵824,645.00 to the health directorates of the Amansie West and South Districts in the Ashanti Region, in commemoration of this year’s World Malaria Day.

World Malaria Day - Ghana on course to achieving elimination
The anopheles mosquito that causes malaria

World Malaria Day - Ghana on course to achieving elimination

The mosquito is one of the smallest insects in the world but for centuries continues to be one of the deadliest in many parts of the world.

UNICEF report laments child vaccine intake perception

UNICEF report laments child vaccine intake perception

A new report by UNICEF has revealed that the perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined by more than 33 per cent in Ghana and in four other countries after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

KNUST midwifery department receives equipment from UNFPA
Some of the equipment that were presented to the KNUST Midwifery Skills Laboratory.

KNUST midwifery department receives equipment from UNFPA

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has received equipment worth US$30,000 from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for the Skills Laboratory of its School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Ghana: Oxford malaria vaccine is for children under 3 years

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana has announced that the malaria vaccine created by the University of Oxford in the UK has been granted regulatory approval for use in Ghana. 

Sikkens hands over bungalow to Tease Presby Hospital
Some residents of Tease admiring the newly completed doctor and nurse bungalow for the Tease Presby Hospital constructed by Sikkens

Sikkens hands over bungalow to Tease Presby Hospital

The people of Tease in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District in the Eastern Region can now access quality health care at their doorstep following the completion of a bungalow for a resident doctor and nurse at the Tease Presbyterian Hospital.

Lassa Fever, rats,  our markets
Lassa Fever, rats, our markets

Lassa Fever, rats, our markets

On March 1, 2018, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) issued a press statement on a fatal case of Lassa fever.

UNFPA presents equipment to fistula unit of Mercy Women’s Catholic Hospital
Dr. Wilfred Ochan UNFPA country Representative ( right) presenting the items to Dr. Silas Amponsah, acting Medical Director of the Mercy Women's Hospital

UNFPA presents equipment to fistula unit of Mercy Women’s Catholic Hospital

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has presented medical equipment to the Mercy Women’s Catholic Hospital in Mankessim in the Central Region to support the hospital’s work in repairing women with obstetric fistula.

WHO support to Ghana include offering technical and financial support in building a resilient health system that is capable of withstanding shocks.
WHO support to Ghana include offering technical and financial support in building a resilient health system that is capable of withstanding shocks.

WHO is 75 years

The World Health Organisation (WHO) office in Ghana has said it remained committed to working with all stakeholders to support Ghana's health sector priorities towards achieving the highest level of health for all Ghanaians. 

What to do when someone has a seizure
What to do when someone has a seizure

What to do when someone has a seizure

Witnessing someone with epilepsy having a seizure can be truly frightening. But most seizures aren't an emergency. They stop on their own with no permanent ill effects.

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