Health
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Mpox cases increase to 3, one confirmed in Greater Accra region
A new case of mpox has been confirmed in the Greater Accra Region, bringing the total number of cases in Ghana to three. The first case, involving a 15-year-old boy, was reported in the Western North…
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EOCO director urges women leaders to prioritize health screenings
The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs.), has called on women leaders to make their health a top priority by regularly undergo…
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NHIS enrollment surges to over 17 Million under NPP government – Nsiah-Asare
Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, the Presidential Adviser on Health, has announced that National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) enrollment has surged to over 17 million under the current New Patriotic Party …
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Election 2024: John Dramani Mahama says they’ll recruit health volunteers for early disease detection
National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has pledged to recruit community health volunteers nationwide to conduct house-to-house visits and monitor residents’ health. Mahama …
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Cholera outbreak in Ghana results in 16 deaths, 115 infections within a month
In the past month, a cholera outbreak in Ghana has claimed 16 lives and affected 115 others across multiple regions, including Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, and Western Regions. Dr. Dennis Laryea,…
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GACL supports KBTH with donation to renal and cardiothoracic units
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare support through a generous donation to the Renal Unit and National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCC) at Korle Bu Teachi…
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Bawumia introduces E-pharmacy and Telehealth services ahead of 2024 elections
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for widespread adoption of digital initiatives in the health sector, underscoring the significant benefits of technol…
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Rising alcohol and drug abuse among health workers poses threat to patient care – GMA
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed serious concerns over the rising cases of alcohol misuse, drug abuse, and sexual misconduct among healthcare workers, warning that these behaviors ar…
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Royal ladies ministry celebrates 30th anniversary with childhood cancer initiative
The Royal Ladies Ministry, the women’s wing of Royalhouse Chapel International, has celebrated its 30th anniversary by launching a charitable initiative to support children living with cancer. The pr…
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Bawumia declares free kidney dialysis for all NHIS enrollees starting December 1
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has revealed that, effective December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis will be provided at no cost to all patients enrolled in the Natio…