Health
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Medical herbalists encouraged to demonstrate commitment and skill in their practice
Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the Deputy Minister for Health, has called on newly inducted Medical Herbalists (MH) to show unwavering dedication and expertise in their practice to help challenge and overc…
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National HIV and AIDS Control Programme of GHS detects 34,000 new HIV infections within 9 months of 2024
The National HIV and AIDS Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service has reported over 34,000 new HIV infections detected from January to the third quarter of 2024. Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, the Prog…
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Cholera cases reach 56 as health authorities step up control efforts
A total of 56 cholera cases have been reported since the outbreak in the Kasoa area, which initially saw about five cases last week. Currently, 46 patients are hospitalized and responding to treatmen…
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Ghana Health Service urges Ghanaians to maintain sanitary environments as Cholera cases climb to 54
Authorities are reporting that a total of 56 cholera cases have been recorded since the outbreak in the Kasoa enclave which initially recorded about five cases. Forty-six (46) patients are on admissi…
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Cholera outbreak claims 5 lives, 30 hospitalized
A cholera outbreak in Kasoa has tragically resulted in five deaths, with 30 others currently receiving treatment at Kasoa Polyclinic and Mother and Child Hospital. Anita Love Obo Amissah, the Municip…
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Cholera kills 2 people at Ada East and Ada West
A Cholera outbreak in the Ada enclave has claimed the lives of two individuals, with a total of 43 cases reported so far, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The outbreak, which has affected…
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Test for malaria before treatment – Prof. Ansah Koram advises public
Professor Kwadwo Ansah Koram, a leading malaria researcher, has strongly advised individuals to undergo malaria testing prior to treatment. Despite the national policy recommending testing before tre…
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Cholera Outbreak in Ghana: 2 deaths among 43 confirmed cases
Ghana has confirmed 43 cases of cholera, resulting in 2 fatalities. Currently, 12 individuals are hospitalized, with nearly 200 suspected cases reported, primarily in the Ada East and West districts …
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Ada DCE prohibits food and drinks at social gatherings
The Ada West District Assembly has instituted a ban on the distribution of food and drinks at social events to help prevent the spread of cholera in the region. This decision follows the admission of…
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Hygiene trainees petition Ministry of Health over unsettled allowances and clearance issues
The Coalition of Hygiene Students Ghana has petitioned the Ministry of Health over several unresolved issues affecting interns and National Service personnel. The students, particularly from the Tama…