Health
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Ghana’s second batch of the coronavirus vaccine lands today
The second batch of COVID-19 vaccines, which is to help the country fight the raging pandemic, is expected to be delivered today. The Emirates flight transporting the vaccines will land at the Kotoka…
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Over 1500 health workers test positive for coronavirus in Ashanti region
A total of 1,557 health workers have been infected with coronavirus in the Ashanti region. Out of the figure, 1,555 have recovered from the disease with two deaths. Regional Health Director, Dr Emman…
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President Akufo-Addo to receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine
Government is introducing digital applications and call centres for pre-booking of COVID-19 vaccination. Presidential advisor on health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare who made this known says the move will…
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Ghana to commence distribution of covid vaccines from March 2 – Oppong Nkrumah
Government has finally taken delivery of 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines made by the Serum Institute of India (Covishield). The vaccines were received at the Kotoka International Airpo…
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Vaccines: Healthcare workers, over 60s, others first to receive Covid vaccine – Oppong Nkrumah
The Information Minister-designate has disclosed the category of people who will receive the Covid-19 vaccines first as Ghana takes delivery of 600,000 doses, Wednesday. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the …
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Ghana’s weather condition good for vaccine storage – Medical Practitioner
With Ghana expected to receive two approved vaccines; AstraZeneca and Spuntik V by the end of February, there is a growing concern about its storage. The two approved vaccines are said to have a stor…
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Tema Psychiatry Departments voices out as number of registrants skyrocket
The Psychiatric Departments at the Tema General Hospital and Manhean Clinic have recorded a significant increase in the number of new registrants (first-time visit) at the facility in 2020. The two f…
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Exorbitant cost of drugs ‘suffocating’ covid-19 patients – Expert
CEO of Royal Crown Consult, George Kesse, has raised concerns about the cost of drugs in Ghana. According to him, Ghanaians pay three times the manufacturing price of drugs imported into the country,…
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Make yourselves available to receive vaccines – Agyemang-Manu
Health Minister-designate, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has told Ghanaians to make themselves available for vaccination against the coronavirus infection when the vaccines arrive into the country. He said the…
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We have not recorded any Ebola case – GHS affirms
The Ghana Health Service has issued a disclaimer on the news that the country has recorded cases of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), allaying the fears of many. In a tweet on its official Twitte…