Western North GAAM has congratulated Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on his new role as Health Minister-Designate. This development is seen as a significant milestone for the Juaboso Constituency, which Akandoh has represented in Parliament since 2013. This was made known to the press, whilst the GAAM National President, Hon. …
Read More »Resolve funding challenges with the training of postgraduate doctors – Akufo-Addo directs Health Minister
President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, to as a matter of priority, liaise with stakeholders in the healthcare sector to find a lasting solution to the funding challenges associated with the training of post-graduate doctors in the country. He gave this directive in his address …
Read More »Ghana, Rwanda tops health insurance coverage in Africa
Professor Edwine Barasa, Deputy Executive Director, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program has mentioned Rwanda, Ghana, Gabon and Burundi as the only four African countries with over 20 per cent coverage levels with any type of health insurance even though the overall health insurance coverage in Africa is low. “Only four countries …
Read More »Health professionals hide breast lumps, refuse treatment options – Research
A research conducted in 2022 has revealed that health professionals in the country hide huge breast lumps and refuse various treatment options, especially chemotherapy, and mastectomy. The research, titled: “Knowledge, Attitude and Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Female Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana”, said 60 per cent of nurses admitted …
Read More »Ghana Health Service loses 525 skilled personnel in a year – DG
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has lost 525 of its skilled personnel and professionals to brain drain within the last 12 months, the Director-General, Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, has revealed. To this end, he said the service had put in place a number of measures to mitigate the impact of …
Read More »Send your grievances to Ashanti Regional Health Directorate – GHS Boss tells angry Kumasi South Hospital workers
The Director General of Ghana Health Service (GHS) Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye has urged the Members of Health Workers Union at the Kumasi South Hospital to report any grievance they have on the posting of former Chief Executive Officer for Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr oheneba Owusu Danso to the …
Read More »Palm nut soup reduces prostate cancer risk, supports brain and menopausal health
Prostate health is very important to men due to the many roles the prostate plays. Hence, there is a need to research local remedies and delicacies that could support the prostate. Most of these remedies are in our kitchen and farm. One such unexplored one is palm nut soup. Why …
Read More »Best time to go to sleep at night for good health
It is crucial to prioritise and safeguard your sleep on a daily basis, as getting less than seven hours of sleep on a consistent basis might put your health and safety at danger. QA aaa The importance of getting a good night’s sleep for your health cannot be overstated. It’s …
Read More »Nutritional And Health Benefits You Can Get From Eating Snails
Snails, often considered a delicacy in many cuisines around the world, are not only tasty but also offer numerous nutritional and health benefits. These small mollusks are packed with essential nutrients and have been consumed for centuries in various cultures. In this article, we will explore the nutritional and health …
Read More »Here’s why sleeping with your phone in bed can affect your health
Sleeping with your phone near you can be harmful to your body functions and tend to limit the production of many significant hormones. Place the phone several feet away from your bed if you’re not going to switch it off. It has become a trend, especially for young people to …
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