HEALTH

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), …

Tema General Hospital released a statement responding to Tuesday’s power outage at the neonatal ICU, stating no lives were lost as a result. The hospital has refuted reports, but the revelation has caught many Ghanaians off guard, with a lot of proof circulating on social media.   Despite claims that …

The private life of one of Ghana’s most respected Kings, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has always been kept on the low and almost a secret from the public. Although there is some public knowledge regarding his wife Lady Julia Osei Tutu, details about the number of children, the royal couple have, …

Nurse warns of hearing loss impact. Madam Afrakoma Tiwaa, an Ear and Throat nurse at Saint Theresa’s Hospital in Nkoranza, in the Bono East Region, has warned on hearing loss impact in our societies. According to her, people with hearing loss sometimes withdraw from their society, which potentially leads to …

The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has credited the Free Senior High School policy for the 50% drop in HIV infection and teenage pregnancy cases in the country. According to him, the policy has enabled more girls to enrol in secondary schools. He cited the …