Health
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Cholera outbreak in South Africa, kills 10 so far
The provincial health department in the South African province of Gauteng on Sunday announced 19 new cases of Cholera in Hammanskraal, including 10 deaths. South Africa reported its first cholera dea…
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Ghana elevates COVID-19 curtailments at all entry points
Ghana has lifted COVID-19 restrictions at all entry points of the country, effective today, Saturday, May 20, 2023. This was announced by the Ghana Health Service in a statement signed by its Directo…
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Medical professionals request imposition of 50% sales tax on sugary drinks
Healthcare professionals and experts Wednesday demanded the imposition of a 50% sales tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in a bid to curtail the use of the drinks which are causing diabetes. Dur…
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Agyemang-Manu reveals GAVI will cut vaccine support to Ghana
The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, has disclosed that the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization will soon remove Ghana from its list of beneficiaries. According to Mr. Agyemang-Manu, th…
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Labour ministry says they’ll deal with unlicensed agencies recruiting nurses to UK
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations has raised concerns about the recruitment of nurses for the United Kingdom by unlicensed Private Employment Agencies (PEAs). The Ministry in a statemen…
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Study reveals Gene therapy may help treat retinal disease
Millions of people worldwide suffer from degenerative retinal disease as the receptors at the back of the eye die without being replaced. However, the new research may offer some hope for treating th…
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World Health Organization warns countries not to let their guards down, COVID-19 still around
The World Health Organization (WHO) is cautioning countries not to let their guards down despite the low cases of COVID-19 infection. WHO on May 5, announced that COVID-19 no longer represents a gl…
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Food and Drugs Authority warns public against Kangen Water
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against an unregistered product, Kangen drinking water on the market. In a statement, FDA said the manufacturer previously obtained a regis…
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Rotational Midwives and Nurses warns strike over unpaid allowances
The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association is urging the Nurses and Midwifery Council to take keen interest and ensure the payment of their 10 months outstanding allowance. The group has in recen…
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The rise of stroke cases amongst young people becoming alarming
Ghana is recording more cases of stroke among young people of 40 years and below, the acting Programme Manager of the Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Efua Commeh, has reveal…