Health
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Ministry of Health dismiss $34.9m settlement to Service Ghana Auto Group for spare parts
The Ministry of Health has vehemently denied allegations of paying $34.9 million to Ghana Auto Group Limited for the provision of spare parts. The allegations, raised by the Member of Parliament for …
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Daily multivitamin habit not linked to increased longevity
Long-term daily multivitamin use has been found not to improve longevity in healthy adults as suggested by a new research analysing data from over two decades and nearly 400,000 participants in the U…
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Coping strategies for cancer patients
Knowing one’s cancer diagnosis can become a source of shock and trigger for a lot of people, who may not be expecting it. Cancer is one of the most widespread conditions worldwide, according to the W…
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Power restored at LEKMA hospital following MP’s prompt action
Electricity supply to the LEKMA Hospital has been restored after it was cut off on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, due to unpaid bills. The situation forced the hospital to rely on its standby generator for …
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Ghana health service confirms Dengue fever outbreak in eastern and central regions
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 36 cases of Dengue fever in the Eastern and Central Regions, following testing at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR). The disease…
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the launch of another national vaccination exercise
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has intensified its COVID-19 vaccination campaign with the launch of a new national vaccination exercise. This five-day initiative, running from July 3 to July 7, aims …
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WAEC warns BECE candidates against exam malpractice
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has issued a stern warning to BECE candidates ahead of the 2024 exams. At a press conference, John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs, emphasized that attempting…
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Tamale Teaching Hospital grapples with oxygen shortage due to technical issues
The Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), a major referral hospital for five regions in northern Ghana, is experiencing a disruption in its oxygen supply due to a technical challenge. The hospital’s oxygen…
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Oxygen Supply Interrupted at Tamale Teaching Hospital Due to Technical Glitches
The Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), a key referral center for five regions in northern Ghana, is currently facing a disruption in its oxygen supply due to a technical issue. The hospital’s oxygen pla…
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Malaria elimination efforts in Ghana
Ghana’s quest to eliminate malaria has gained momentum, with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) targeting 12 Municipalities and Districts in the Volta and Oti Regions. This move follow…