Health
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UGMC successfully completes initial set of six kidney transplant surgeries
The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) has announced that it successfully completed its first six kidney transplant surgeries. In a statement on Sunday night [June 30, 2024], the medical c…
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WHO report highlights devastating impact of Alcohol and drug use on global health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report revealing the devastating impact of alcohol consumption and psychoactive drug use on global health. The report, titled “Global Status Report …
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Oncology staff heighten strike; urge management to hasten reviving broken machine
Doctors at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are intensifying their protest over the prolonged malfunction of the Linear Accelerator System used for radiotherapy se…
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AIDS Commission says HIV infections surge due to non-disclosure among couples
The Ghana AIDS Commission has identified the failure of couples to disclose their HIV status to each other as a major contributor to the rising HIV infection rates in the country. According to Dr. Ky…
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The health benefits of watermelon seeds for men
Men can significantly enhance their overall well-being by incorporating watermelon seeds into their diet. These seeds are packed with essential nutrients and minerals, offering numerous health benefi…
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Ministry of Health says new Children’s Hospital at Weija will revolutionise child health
In a move to strengthen child healthcare in the country, the government of Ghana has committed significant resources to the construction of the state-of-the-art children’s hospital at Weija. This dev…
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National Labour Commission directs MELPWU to end strike and negotiate with Fair Wages and Salaries Commission
Members of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) have been ordered by the National Labour Commission to end their strike and negotiate with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission…
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Striking MELPWU members tells people to stop threatening them for demanding better conditions
The Members of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) have raised serious concerns regarding the treatment of their colleagues nationwide amidst their ongoing strike. According to…
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Food and Drugs Authority implements ways to monitor online vendors
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has disclosed that it has implemented a surveillance system to monitor online vendors who lack the necessary food vendors and health permits. The FDA has expressed …
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Nii Moi Thompson says COVID-19 was a financial bonanza for government
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, a renowned economist, has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly boosted the Akufo-Addo government’s financial fortunes. The former Director General of the National De…