HEALTH

The Ministry of Health has debunked claims that tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDs medical supplies donated by the Global Fund are locked up at the Tema port. According to the Ministry, the containers locked up at the port contain only mosquito nets and not TB and HIV drugs. This response comes …

  The Nana Affum Mireku Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to positively impacting lives and communities, has demonstrated its commitment to giving back through a donation to the maternal unit of the Atibie Kwahu Government Hospital in the Eastern Region.   Commenting on the donation exercise, Sandra Mireku, Executive Director …

The Finance Ministry has released the funds for the construction of the La General Hospital project, Presidential Advisor on Health Dr Nsiah Asare, has said. The project is expected to significantly improve healthcare services in the region and provide state-of-the-art facilities for patients. Dr. Nsiah Asare also mentioned that the …

Datuk Willy Toh   All is set for the much anticipated Phyto Science Ghana Convention scheduled for August 31 in Accra, Mr Bismark Osafo Boateng, Managing Director, Phyto Science Africa has said.   The one-day conference, aimed at Throwing more light on Stem Cell therapy- how it has changed doctors …

Hon. Joe Ghartey interacting with Daniella’s mother at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital   The Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Constituency in the Western Region, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has gone to the rescue of victims of the recent premix fuel explosion at Ngyiresia in Essikado.   Hon. Ghartey was was …

  “The side effects of the steroids used by lupus patients can be complete diseases for other people,’ says Mrs. Emma Danso, the Executive Director of Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation.   Findings of a global survey on steroid use by lupus patients indicate that diabetes, heart disease, organ failure, osteoporosis, and …

The General Health Service (GHS) recommends that parents regularly weigh their babies until they are five years old. This is to ensure that children are growing at a healthy rate and to catch any potential issues early on. Monitoring your weight can help prevent childhood obesity and other health problems. …

Kumasi to witness protests by newly graduate nurses and midwives demanding placements. The protest is expected to draw attention to the high unemployment rate among healthcare professionals in the region. The graduates are calling on the government to fulfil its promise of providing job opportunities in the healthcare sector. The …

Pregnant women should have mental health screenings due to the rise in cases of mental disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. Early detection and intervention can greatly improve outcomes for both the mother and baby. The Eastern Regional Health Directorate is to begin mental health screening for all pregnant women during …

GRNMA President, Mrs Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo has asked the government to pay Ghanaian Nurses GHC10,000 or more or less they will continue to leave for other countries after completion of school. She explains what can be done to keep the nurses in Ghana. President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), …