HEALTH

It will be justifiable to say that every adult in Ghana has been infected with malaria before. This is because malaria is endemic, and its transmission is perennial in the country.  The disease is life-threatening and it is spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes found in tropical countries, …

  Nana Kwame Nkansa ll, Chief of Jomoro in the Aowin Municipality of Ghana’s Western North Region, has constructed a Modern Maternity Block to serve the people of Jomoro and its surrounding areas. The Maternity Block is well-equipped with modern medical equipment in each ward. The Maternity Block consists of …

The Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Dr George Kwame Prah in Winneba has filed a detailed incident report concerning the tragic death of an elderly woman who was allegedly abandoned by the hospital, leading to her demise due to administrative issues. The hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. George Kwame Prah, revealed that …

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. …