Health
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Government did not support major pharmaceutical companies during COVID-19- Tobbin
Elder Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, Group Chairman of Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited (TPL), has revealed that major pharmaceutical companies did not receive support from the Akufo-Addo government during th…
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Vaccines to fight Monkeypox outbreak could be delayed for months
Vaccines to address the escalating monkeypox (mpox) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighboring countries may not be available anytime soon. The World Health Organization (…
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Teaching hospital at Tamale experiences technical glitch
The management of Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has reported technical problems with its Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), causing delays in service delivery. As the hospital, …
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Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital suspends prophylaxis treatments as Hemophilia medication runs low
Hemophilia patients at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are experiencing frustration due to an alleged shortage of medication. The Ghana Hemophilia Society attributes this shortage to delays in …
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Health Ministry debunks allegation of extortion for placement of newly qualified nurses and midwives
The Ministry of Health has denied allegations of extortion from unemployed nurses and midwives seeking job placements. It has warned trainee nurses against dealing with anonymous individuals or suppo…
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Health authorities update emergency response to rising monkeypox cases
Ghana is revising its emergency response plans due to a rise in monkeypox cases in the region. The World Health Organization (WHO) will gather experts on Wednesday, August 14, to address the increasi…
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Two cases of Dengue fever confirmed in Oti Region
Two cases of Dengue Fever have been confirmed in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, following tests on four people in the area. The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research confirmed that…
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Ablakwa contributes $1.2 Million in Medical equipment to Mepe Health centre
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has donated medical equipment valued at $1.2 million to the Mepe Health Centre. This health centre, established by Citi FM and Chann…
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Korle Bu Dialysis Centre will resume full operations next week- Management
The management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital announced in a press release dated August 10 that the Dialysis Centre will resume full operations next week. “The hospital it has secured a significant qu…
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Outrage erupts over Renal unit shutdown at Korle-Bu as three patients die
The Health Committee of Parliament has criticized the closure of the Renal Unit at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The unit has been closed for nearly two weeks, and no reason has been given. Baffour Ahe…