Health
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Ghana Health Service says they are working to address issues concerning brain drain
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed that it is actively working to address the challenges posed by brain drain, which is significantly impacting the health sector. Brain drain refers to the …
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Psychology Council accept amnesty to trained unlicensed psychologists, counsellors
The Board of the Ghana Psychology Council with the approval of the Minister of Health has granted an amnesty to all Psychologists and Counsellors duly qualified by training but are not yet licensed b…
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[Upper East] Ban on ruminants from Burkina Faso and Togo assessed
The Upper East Regional public health emergency management committee has reviewed the ban placed on ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and donkeys) from neighbouring countries. The committee on Ju…
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Unhygienic handling of Tuo Zaafi flour raises concern
As part of its surveillance activities, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) recently noted an emerging trend in the poor handling of the key ingredients used in the preparation of “Tuo Zaafi” which re…
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Over $2bn leftover of COVID-19 vaccine funds to be diverted to future pandemics
Several billions of dollars left in a scheme to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the world’s poorest could be diverted to prepare for other pandemics or to support vaccine manufacturing in Africa, the sc…
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Ghana encourages citizens to remain vigilant against covid-19
The Director for Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr Franklin Aseidu-Bekoe, emphasized the importance of Ghanaians adhering to COVID-19 prevention protocols and protecting themselves agains…
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Vital news for National Health Insurance Scheme subscribers
Hospitals in Ghana will soon have dedicated complaint desks established by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This was disclosed by Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, the Chief Executive Officer of the …
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Speaker says taxes on sanitary pads should be immediately abolished
The Speaker of Parliament is demanding the immediate removal of taxes on sanitary pads. According to Alban Bagbin, menstrual cycle comes with its own complications, therefore imposing taxes on sanita…
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MP, Eric Opoku desires Parliament to invite Agric Minister over Anthrax outbreak
Deputy Ranking Member on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee of Parliament, Eric Opoku, wants the Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong, brought before Parliament to outline measures put i…
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Ministry of Finance grants clearance for payment of Rotation Nurses
The Finance Ministry has given clearance for the payment of allowances to Rotation Nurses who began duty in July 2022. This was announced in a letter signed by Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asa…