Health
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Akosua Frema Osei-Opare says educating the girl child, a major remedy to fighting HIV/AIDS
The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, is advocating for increased investments in educating the girl child in Ghana as a tool to end the spread of HIV/AIDS. Speak…
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Ex-President John Dramani Mahama ‘saves’ babies at Dodowa hospital; donates incubators on birthday
Former President John Dramani Mahama celebrated his 65th birthday on Wednesday with a visit to the Shai Osudoko District Hospital. Mr Mahama donated badly needed medical equipment, including two mode…
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AIDS Commission perturbed over rise in HIV infections amongst youth in Upper East Region
The Upper East Region is grappling with a notable increase in new HIV infections among adolescents, sounding an alarm for intensified efforts to address the root causes and provide targeted support t…
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Youth groups tells government to be committed to reconstruction of La General Hospital
The Coalition of La Youth Associations has cautioned the government to dedicate itself to the reconstruction process of La General Hospital, hinting at underlying doubts about sustained commitment to…
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About 70,000 people in Ashanti Region evaluated to be living with HIV
A total of 72,429 people in the Ashanti Region are estimated to be living with HIV, according to the Ghana Aids Commission 2022 report. Out of this number, only 26,006 are currently on Anti-Retrovira…
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Pharmacy Council close down about 100 pharmacies
The Pharmacy Council has shut down over 100 pharmaceutical shops in Ghana between September and November for operating illegally and prescribing the wrong medications. The Council’s Deputy Registrar,…
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Ministry of Sanitation, Freda Prempeh proposes establishment of water fund to enhance WASH sector
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources is proposing the establishment of a Water Fund dedicated to supporting the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The ministry highlights that, d…
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Preterm births increase in the Upper East Region
Dr. Gillian Bogee, the Senior Medical Officer and Head of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Upper East Regional Hospital, has raised an alarm over a rising trend of preterm births record…
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Ghana Statistical Service reports claims 2 out of every 5 children aged 12 to 23 months not fully vaccinated
The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) Key Indicators Report has found that two out of every five children aged 12 to 23 months have not been fully vaccinated in adherence to the nationa…
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Damongo Nursing and Midwifery Training College admits 580 trainees
The Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Damongo in the Savannah Region has started the training of midwives in the 2023/2024 academic year. The name of the school, formerly Nursing Training Col…