The contaminated Benylin Paediatric 100MLS Syrup, LOT No 329304
The contaminated Benylin Paediatric 100MLS Syrup, LOT No 329304

Recall of Benylin Paediatric Syrup: FDA calls for public alertness

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has alerted/cautioned the public of the recall of Benylin Paediatric (100MLS) Syrup, LOT No 329304 by the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration (NAFDAC) from the Nigerian market.

Ewurabena Yanyi-Akofur — Country Director, WaterAid Ghana
Ewurabena Yanyi-Akofur — Country Director, WaterAid Ghana

Cost of infections in healthcare facilities reaches $1.57 billion - WaterAid reveals

The cost of infections acquired in healthcare facilities in the country stand at $1.570 million each year, WaterAid has revealed.

Dr Mimi Delese Darko — Chief Executive Officer, FDA
Dr Mimi Delese Darko — Chief Executive Officer, FDA

FDA cautions against importing unregistered baby diapers

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned manufacturers, importers and distributors of baby diapers against importing unregistered and unsanitary baby diapers, also known as bale diapers, into the country. 

Dr Awo Yaa Karikari Oduro of the CCTH addressing the guests at the event
Dr Awo Yaa Karikari Oduro of the CCTH addressing the guests at the event

Optometrists urged to accept postings to underserved communities

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has appealed to optometrists in the country to accept postings to rural and unserved communities to support primary eye care delivery.

GoG needs to set-up Public Health Emergency Fund immediately – GHAI & SEND GHANA
GoG needs to set-up Public Health Emergency Fund immediately – GHAI & SEND GHANA

GoG needs to set-up Public Health Emergency Fund immediately – GHAI & SEND GHANA

Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and SEND GHANA has called on the Government of Ghana to establish a Public Health Emergency Fund in the country.

How to apply to health training institutions in Ghana: Portal opens April 8, 2024
How to apply to health training institutions in Ghana: Portal opens April 8, 2024

How to apply to health training institutions in Ghana: Portal opens April 8, 2024

The Ministry of Health has released instructions for prospective applicants seeking admission into health training institutions for the 2024/2025 academic year. 

Mami Dufie Ofori (left) being assisted to cut a tape to officially hand over the facility to the hospital
Mami Dufie Ofori (left) being assisted to cut a tape to officially hand over the facility to the hospital

Pensioner renovates Pantang Psychiatric Hospital

A 60-year-old philanthropist, Mami Dufie Ofori, has renovated a section of the Assessment Centre of the Pantang Psychiatrist Hospital in the Greater Accra Region.

Dr Charles Kwame Asiedu (left), Smile Train partner; Susannah Schaefer (middle), President and CEO of smile Train, and Nkeiruka Obi, Vice-President and Regional Director, Africa, Smile Train, with some of the beneficiaries
Dr Charles Kwame Asiedu (left), Smile Train partner; Susannah Schaefer (middle), President and CEO of smile Train, and Nkeiruka Obi, Vice-President and Regional Director, Africa, Smile Train, with some of the beneficiaries

There’s cure for cleft lips children — Surgeon

Parents with children who have cleft lips and palate conditions have been advised not to keep their children at home but to seek medical attention for them.

Prioritise oral health - Citizens urged

The Managing Director of Unilever Ghana, George Owusu-Ansah, has urged the citizenry to prioritise oral health considering the vital role it plays in one's overall well-being.

Life Walk 2024: International Central Gospel Church Commemorates 40th Anniversary with Successful Charity Event

ICGC's Life Walk 2024 Raises GHC 200,000 for Mental Health Care in Ghana

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) has held this year’s edition of its annual ‘Life Walk’ event, which combines health, fitness, charity and evangelism. The event, which took place on Saturday, saw enthusiastic participation from church members, community members, and well-wishers, all of whom came together to support a worthy cause.

Some of the residents of Kaneshie Zongo Market going through the medical screening.
Some of the residents of Kaneshie Zongo Market going through the medical screening.

Residents of Kaneshie Zongo Market get free health screening

Nearly 200 residents of Kaneshie Zongo market in the Ablekuma Central Municipality and its environs have benefited from a free health screening exercise by the ASA Savings and Loans Limited.

Members of the committee being sworn in by Dr Da-costa Aboagye (right), former Director of Health Promotion, GHS
Members of the committee being sworn in by Dr Da-costa Aboagye (right), former Director of Health Promotion, GHS

Committee to boost health promotion in the north inaugurated

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has inaugurated an Inter-agency Coordinating Committee (ICC-HP) for the Northern, Upper East and Upper West regions to boost health promotion, particularly the maintenance of good health and prevention of diseases.

KBTH honours 3 with Urology, Nephrology Centre of Excellence

In August 2005, the nation mourned the tragic loss of three top-notch urologists from the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital: Prof J.K.M Quartey, Dr Isaac Bentsi and Dr Benjamin Osei-Wiafe.

 KATH doctors threaten strike over accommodation issues 
KATH doctors threaten strike over accommodation issues 

KATH doctors threaten strike over accommodation issues 

Doctors of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are threatening a strike action over persistent orders to move Consultants and Specialist Doctors living in the Danyame enclave out of their residences. 

Opill's birth control pill

First over-the-counter birth control pill shipped in US

The first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill is now being shipped to US pharmacies.

Victor Tawia (arrowed), Ga West Municipal Director, GES,  and his SHEP Officers displaying some of the rabies prevention educational materials received from the partnership
Victor Tawia (arrowed), Ga West Municipal Director, GES, and his SHEP Officers displaying some of the rabies prevention educational materials received from the partnership

Partnership to end dog bites, rabies established

A partnership to help deal with dog bites and rabies among schoolchildren has been formed in the Greater Accra Region.

sweetened beverages
sweetened beverages

Media silence on sweetened beverage consumption by children worrying

In the wake of the recent release by the Ghana Statistical Service of the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) report, the media frenzy surrounding certain sections has inadvertently obscured critical information regarding infant and young child feeding practices.

 PKB Kumor inspires Millennium Excellence Award for Weija-Gbawe
PKB Kumor inspires Millennium Excellence Award for Weija-Gbawe

PKB Kumor inspires Millennium Excellence Award for Weija-Gbawe

The immediate-past Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Weija-Gbawe in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, Patrick Kwesi Brako Kumor, has inspired a Millennium Excellence Award in Sanitation for the assembly with his Public Service Award in Health and Sanitation.

The accident/emergency centre inaugurated at Sege Polyclinic. INSET:  Nene Kodjo Kpankpah, Chief of Sege Blonya, cutting the ribbon to inaugurate the centre
The accident/emergency centre inaugurated at Sege Polyclinic. INSET: Nene Kodjo Kpankpah, Chief of Sege Blonya, cutting the ribbon to inaugurate the centre

Ada West District inaugurates accident/emergency centre

The Ada West District Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has inaugurated a new Accident and Emergency Centre for the Sege Polyclinic at Sege.

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