Health
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NHIA disburses GH¢400m to settle outstanding claims
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has allocated GH¢400 million to settle outstanding claims from healthcare providers across the country. In a statement, NHIA Chief Executive Dr. Da-Cost…
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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will restart elective surgeries on September 3 after fixing the faulty elevator
Patients scheduled for elective surgeries at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s surgical unit can now breathe a sigh of relief. The hospital has announced that elective surgeries will resume on Tuesday, Se…
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Korle Bu fixes elevator after Akandoh’s 24-hour ultimatum
The malfunctioning elevator in the Department of Surgery at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has been swiftly repaired after Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committ…
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Kwabena Mintah Akandoh blocked from inspecting lift at Korle Bu’s surgical department
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, was prevented by authorities at the Department of Surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) from carrying out an un…
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Food and Drugs Authority warns Public against consumption of Palm Oil contaminated with Sudan dye
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing palm oil due to ongoing concerns about adulteration. This warning comes in light of the FDA’s co…
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Eight confirmed cases of measles in VR raise concerns- Dr Djokoto
The Volta Region has reported eight confirmed cases of measles this year. While this number is below the epidemic threshold, Dr. Kwesi Senanu Djokoto, the Regional Deputy Director of Health for Publi…
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We need approximately 25 more dialysis machines to operate effectively- KATH
The management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has highlighted the urgent need for more dialysis machines to accommodate the growing number of patients requiring kidney treatment. The hospit…
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49% of pregnant women in Tema Metropolis diagnosed with Anaemic at 36 weeks
Records from health facilities for the first half of the year reveal that over 49% of pregnant women in the Tema Metropolis were found to be anemic at 36 weeks of gestation. Among these, 4.05% were c…
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KATH appeals for tax exemption to release crucial cancer treatment equipment stuck at Tema Port
The management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has requested a tax waiver from the Ministry of Health to clear essential radiotherapy equipment currently held at Tema Port. The hospital faces a fin…
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Renal patients requests affordable dialysis as National Democratic Congress vows regional treatment centres
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has urged political parties to prioritize making dialysis treatment more affordable nationwide. This appeal comes after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) …