Health News
10-year-old diagnosed with leukaemia receives full funding from Ibrahim Mahama
16 die from cholera in GAR, Eastern, C/R
‘Heal KATH’ Phase 1 expected to be inaugurated by end of November
We need a policy on kidney disease to help with early detection and treatment—Association
Tobacco causes 8 million deaths annually
7 out of 10 men with high BP are not aware – Ghana Health Service
Prostate cancer can’t be prevented
Greater Accra Region records 1 MPOX case – Ghana Health Service
GHS recommends reinstating COVID-19 hygiene protocols to control cholera spread
GACL eases dialysis strain at Korle Bu with $112K donation
GMA warns of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct, and negligence among doctors
Nurses addicted to betting, substance abuse – Upper East Regional Chief Nursing Officer
Over 45 Agenda 111 hospitals ready for commissioning – Miracles Aboagye
Cholera outbreak in Kasoa: 56 cases reported as GHS intensifies control efforts
34,000 HIV cases identified between first and third quarters of this year – Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo
A cholera anywhere is a cholera everywhere – Ghana Health Service cautions
Ashanti Regional Health Directorate intensifies public education on cholera
Cholera outbreak kills five in Kasoa, 30 still on admissions
N/R: Lordina Mahama donates medical equipment to Tishigu Health Centre
16 Herbal Doctors inducted into Traditional Medicine Practice Council
We will deliver some Agenda 111 hospitals before Akufo-Addo leaves office – Dr Nsiah-Asare
Irani Brothers donates two ambulances to KBTH
The whole concept of Agenda 111 is shrouded in lack of transparency – Prof. Beyuo
La General Hospital project halted due to alleged lack of funds
Samira Bawumia commissions Savelugu NHIS District Office
Lordina Supports NDC campaign in Ketu North with donation of medical equipment to Afife Health Centre
Task Force to enforce Cholera safety measures at public events in Ada
Traditional Medicine Practice Council launches digital platform to streamline services
Govt urged to absorb full cost of breast cancer treatment
Cholera kills two people at Ada
Dialysis services to be permanently included in NHIS, says Da-Costa Aboagye
Ghana Health Service records cases of men with breast cancer
Ghana aims to reduce malaria mortality by 90% by 2028 – Ghana Health Service
Govt urged to ensure proper treatment of breast cancer
Overall progress of Agenda 111 project stands at 69% – Akufo-Addo
Napo’s wife advocates for menstrual hygiene
Gov't inaugurates two new NHIS offices in Western North Region
A/R: GHS targets 1.4 million children for polio vaccination as Ghana reports new strain
Akufo-Addo commissions Urology and Nephrology Centre Of Excellence At Korle Bu
Postinor 2 medicine with pink flower label is not approved – FDA
Health minister pledges GH¢100,000, ambulance support for VAG Clinic
SSNIT organises health screening for pensioners in Koforidua
Over 60 hospitals started by Akufo-Addo's gov't completed - Ofosu Nkansah
Big boost for mental health as govt adds 4 diseases to NHIS benefit packages effective November 1
10 cholera cases confirmed in Ada East – GHS
Thousands join forces in ‘Walk for Cure’ to fight breast cancer in Ghana
Allied Health Professions Council decries high rate of unemployment among professionals amidst workers’ exodus
Breaking the Silence: A call to action for Ghana's mental health crisis
Breast cancer survivor launches door-to-door awareness campaign
At least 115,200 children affected by myopia – Dr Addy
Lack of Electro-convulsive Therapy, EEG at Eastern Regional Hospital affects treatment of mental health among pregnant women
GHS confirms second Mpox case
We need more workers as the majority of our professionals have travelled abroad - Pantang Hospital
Calls for increased support for children with cerebral palsy intensified
Monkeypox: GHS advises public to abstain from kissing and having sex
WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis
Opoku Ware Ampomah’s tenure as Korle Bu CEO ends, Owusu Sekyere takes over
GHS confirms Monkeypox case, 230 suspected cases across 88 districts
Abandoned patient at Ojobi: Health Ministry refers alleged medical misconduct to CID
Fish depleting in freshwater because of galamsey – Aquatic Ecologist
Herbal medicine alone cannot cure breast cancer – Medical Doctors caution
Ashanti Region: Ghana Health Service raises concern over rising cases of measles
MoH, GHS launch new initiative to fight Non-Communicable Diseases
E/R: GHS takes further steps to curb HIV among babies
Over 100,000 children to receive malaria vaccines
‘Ghana Somubi Dwumadie’ project ends
Address Pharmacy House Officers’ allawa delays – Otumfuo urges gov’t
PHFAoG calls for gov't's support at 4th annual conference
Galamsey: Ghana may soon import water for local medicine production – Pharmaceutical Society warns
Couple accuses Korle-Bu, Akawe Hospital of allegedly stealing their triplets
We won’t finish all Agenda 111 hospitals, but voting for Mahama will halt progress – Fmr Minister
Half of Ghanaians could suffer from cancer in 10 years due to galamsey – Kofi Koranteng
Ridge Hospital files appeal in GHS3M judgment over negligent death of woman, baby
Deputy Health Minister cuts sod for new health center in Akyem Essam
Increase taxes on unhealthy commodities to cut healthcare costs – CSOs Urge Gov’t
CCTH gets new automated machine for diabetic patients
Ghana to export more nurses to Barbados; Jamaica, Seychelles, and others on the radar
GHAFTRAM calls on president to terminate the appointment of TMPC registrar
42 Ghanaians die every day due to chronic hepatitis B and C liver diseases – Dr Kuma Aboagye
DDEP responsible for La General Hospital reconstruction delay – Health Minister
I can boldly declare that Agenda 111 hospitals will be commissioned before the year ends – Presidential Advisor
ICSBCS experts call for robust cancer care systems in less developed countries
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to introduce patient-friendly peritoneal dialysis
Otumfuo implores women to seek prompt medical attention for breast cancer
Newmont supports Maternal Healthcare with donation to Osu Govt Maternity Home
40-bed Drobonso Agenda 111 Hospital to be commissioned soon
Ensign Global College marks 10th anniversary with launch of new health & safety programme
Two KNUST scientists invited to present at 2024 UN General Assembly Science Summit
21,552 Male condoms distributed at Oguaa Fetu Afahye
‘Koobi’ considered leading cause of hypertension – Expert cautions
Heal KATH Project faces setback due to cedi depreciation – Project Chair
Pfizer pledges US$5 million financial support for Ghana’s health sector
Treat patients well, document appropriately to prevent legal suit – Senior Medical practitioner
COA announces injectable cancer medication anticipated to fetch $50m annually
Lordina Mahama commissions ultramodern Maternity and Children’s Ward at Nkoranza Polyclinic
Obuasi receives new health center to boost healthcare delivery