Health
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Take your leave to rest – Cardiologist encourages Ghanaian workers
The Head of Cardiology Unit of the National Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Abdul-Samed Tanko, has encouraged Ghanaian workers to take their leave from work to enable them…
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Overused cooking oil bad for your heart – Dietician warns
A senior dietitian at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Mrs. Efua Owusu-Ansah is warning that overused cooking oil can result in heart diseases. Speaking at the 10th Biennial Scientific Conference …
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Dialysis fee increase affected only 6 patients – Korle-Bu CEO says
The Chief Executive Officer of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Opoku Ware Ampomah, has clarified that the recent increase in the cost of renal dialysis from GHS¢380 to GHS¢765.42 was not sanctione…
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Ministry of Health calls management of Korle-Bu over new dialysis fee
The Health Ministry has summoned the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital over a new fee being charged kidney patients who visit the Renal Unit of the facility for dialysis sessions. The hosp…
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Rabies kill 2 persons in the Ashanti Region
The Ghana Veterinary Service has disclosed that two persons have died from rabies in the Ashanti Region. The two deaths occurred within Sekyere Afram Plains and Atwima Nwabiagya South districts this …
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New dialysis price yet to be implemented – Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
The Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has clarified that it has not yet implemented the reviewed dialysis cost announced by the facility. A notice by the head of the dialysis unit at the h…
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Ghanaians lament as Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital increases cost of dialysis
The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has increased the cost of renal dialysis from GHS¢380 to GHS¢765.42. This has been met with outcry from the public, who are concerned about the affordability of …
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Actor, John Dumelo wants NHIS to cover dialysis treatment
Ghanaian actor and politician John Dumelo has waded into the conversation surrounding the increase in the cost of dialysis treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, emphasizing the need for the Na…
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Food and Drugs Authority recalls injections imported by Hills and Alpha Duo Pharmacies
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued an immediate recall for all shipments of Beltocin and Vernetocin Injections (Oxytocin 10IU/ML) imported by Hills Pharmacy and Alpha Duo Pharma Ltd, respe…
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Doctor warns of silent killer disease
Are you aware of the silent health threat that could be lurking within you? It’s not high blood pressure, but something equally concerning. TV doctor Michael Mosley, renowned for his contributions …