Health News
Central Region vaccinates 50 per cent of targeted population
We’re finding it difficult to buy drugs for HIV+ patients, test kits, other supplies – Commission
Wacam replies chiefs of Tano North Municipality
High breast cancer mortality; Ghana has only two radiation centres
Safe Fish Certification and Licensing Scheme launched
FDA to prosecute food vendors without license
Substitute upcoming 6th March celebration with state broadcast - George Amponsah petitions President
COVID-19 audit: ‘Heads must roll’ – SEND GHANA calls for prosecution of persons found culpable
GRASAG partners Acreaty Ghana limited to provide jobs for postgraduate students
Awareness on sexual reproductive health will enhance safe sexual life – Prof Amoatey
Leprosy is not associated with curses - Dr.Benedict Okokwa
Skin bleaching products recipe for breast cancer - Dr Wiafe-Addai warns
It will be difficult to bounce back – Husband of Oyibi waakye seller laments
Ghana free from sleeping sickness
Post COVID-19 skills development project launched to contribute to health sector
Monkeypox outbreak: Ghana records four deaths and 116 cases
Court orders landlords to construct household toilet
Residents of Adjei Kojo call for reopening of public toilet
221 new leprosy cases recorded nationwide last year
Research by SEND Ghana reveals weaknesses in budget credibility for Immunization
Scrap medical exams fees on rape - Group tells gov’t
Private Health Insurance players unhappy with GAB activities
FDA warns against the misuse of nitrous oxide gas
MBCF cuts sod for construction of facility to help fight breast cancer
Upper East Regional Minister calls for haemodialysis centre
Cervical Cancer :Early testing way to go – Public Health Nurse
Diseases you can treat by doing exercise on a regular basis
Post-COVID-19 recovery programme launched
Best herbs for kidney disease and infection
Ensuring climate-resilient WASH services in Ghana
Ambulance Service embark on emergency lifesaving project
COVID-19: North East Region tops nationwide vaccination exercise
Director-General of Ghana Health Service visits COVID-19 centres in Ashanti Region
Measles in children can lead to death – Pediatrician
Take personal responsibility for your health – NHIA Director
Take folic acid, not herbal medicine, when pregnant – Midwife
Obuasi NHIS office steps up public education on ‘MyNHIS’ app
Bawumia refurbishes two health facilities in North East Region
Ghana needs a designated breast cancer hospital
Adaklu district records zero maternal mortality for two consecutive years
Ghana records reduction in malaria cases, deaths in 2022
Ambulance Services in Ahafo, Bono regions record more emergencies in 2022
Hole in heart children in Ghana: Chinese heart foundation comes to the rescue
Herbert Mensah brings Chinese charity to rescue hole in heart children at Korle Bu
MBCF to construct model breast cancer centres with theatres; gov’t urged to emulate to save lives
COVID-19: Sixth national vaccination campaign begins Jan. 20
Symptoms that indicate your kidneys are unhealthy and what you should do immediately
Reasons why the female reproductive organ may become very tight
Ghanaian nurses are the preferred choice in the western world – President of UPNMG
Resign to protect the church’s image - Angry pentecost elders warn former spiritual head
Couple suspects foul play in alleged ‘disappearance’ of twin at 37 Military Hospital
Using feminine wash, vagina tightening cream can cause candidiasis in women -Midwife
Co-creating solutions for multi-sectoral approach key to Ghana's sustainable health financing
Health Minister Agyeman-Manu admits NHIS is in four months arrears to providers
Men with candidiasis contract it from a woman carrier – Akua Oduraa Nuamah
CCF rescues man dying by roadside
Suicide cases are mental health related issues, don’t spiritualize them – Clinical Psychologist
Include basic life support in curriculum of basic schools – Emergency medicine specialist
Mfantseman West residents get free health screening
Multiple sex partners can result in cervical cancer - Dr. Oum-Kalsoum Zakari Adam
Herbal remedies and sticking to rules guarantee good health and longevity of life - Dr. Sarba
Pregnant women are highly susceptible to gestational diabetes- Dietician educates
Ga East MCE calls for unity as Akporman-Boi clinic is opened
We need equipment to increase productivity – GRNMA president
Do not to over eat garlic – Nutritionist cautions pregnant women
Pre-schoolers are prone to urinary tract Infection due to neglect - Paediatrician
GHS demands surveillance on cholera in Bono Region following detection in Dormaa
Malaria cases in Adaklu district reduced
Bolgatanga Municipal exceeds COVID-19 vaccination target for festive season
Adequate intake of foods rich in zinc promotes fertility – Forzia Baidoo
Bono Region: One confirmed case of cholera recorded
Encourage regular hand washing to prevent spread of disease - GHS
Alcohol and milk mixture does not enhance blood circulation - Nutritionist
Operation Heal: Women’s Health and Wellness Day observed in Madina
Bloodsucking insects don’t transmit HIV — NACP
Ghana needs more specialised nurses to support present healthcare needs of citizens - G-DNA
Diaspora Nursing Alliance to bridge gap between nurses in Ghana and diaspora
Nurses with advanced certificates to be promoted to make up for Europe migration - GHS
You're in trouble if you marry a woman addicted to sex toys - Pastor warns
KIA begins enforcing reintroduced COVID-19 measures
Korle-Bu, 37 Military Hospital gets support from Yoga Group
NHIA whips up enthusiasm for use of MyNHIS APP
Prioritise psychosocial interventions for victims of substance abuse
Stay safe in this flu, harmattan season - Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye
Some major health stories in 2022
Pregnant mothers urged to attend ante-natal clinics
Ghanaian doctor in Nigeria recognized for sterling contributions to health sector
Eating overly fermented kenkey may cause hangover – Medical Doctor
37 Military Hospital NMTC not issuing admissions – Admission C’tee
COVID-19: Undertake only essential travel to China – Government
COVID-19: GHS to tighten measures to avert future outbreaks
Do not eat flesh of washed ashore dead whale - FDA
We are committed to improving clinical care at KATH - Medical Consultants
HIV cases on the Ascendancy - NACP
Upper East records upsurge in maternal deaths
Making KATH great is the responsibility of all – Prof Addai Mensah