Ghana: Mission195/Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Donate Medical Equipment to Todome Health Centre

The Mission195/Ghana Physicians and Surgeons DMV Chapter, non-governmental organisations based in Maryland, US, on Thursday donated non-drug medical consumables and surgical… Read more »

Ghana: Set up Breast Cancer Fund to Increase Survival Rate - Dr Aryeetey

The Breast Society of Ghana (BSoG) is advocating the establishment of a fund for the treatment of breast cancer in Ghana to increase survival rate of the disease. Read more »

Ghana: Medical Oncologist Advises Men to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

A Medical Oncologist, Dr Juliet Appiah-Quansah, has urged men to take proactive measures in their daily lives to significantly reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Read more »

Ghana: Concern Over Highly Sexually-Active Population, Low Contraceptive Use

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has expressed concern over the low use of contraception in the country, despite its highly sexually-active population. Read more »

Ghana: MCE Cautions La Dade-Kotopon Residents Against Use of Illicit Drugs

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of La Dade-Kotopon (LaDMA), Solomon Kotey Nikoi, has cautioned residents, that the use of illicit drugs, has serious health and psychological… Read more »

Ghana: All Eye Infections Need Particular Attention

It is not surprising that there is an outbreak of Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (AHC), an eye infection otherwise known as Apollo, in the country currently, which the Ghana… Read more »

Ghana: VSD Urged Butchers to Obtain Permit to Operate Abattoirs

The Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD), has called on butchers to obtain the requisite permit before setting up abattoirs to ensure sale of wholesome animal products to the… Read more »

Ghana: More Than 21,500 Healthcare Workers Benefit From Health Workforce Programme

More than 21,500 healthcare workers, including 10,409 females across the country have benefited from improved capacity to respond to emerging health challenges and helping to build… Read more »

Ghana: Poverty and the Aged - the Reality of a 62-Year-Old Disabled Palm Wine Seller

Old age may come with some health-related issues however if a person becomes old, poor, and physically challenged at the same time, the situation could be extremely challenging and… Read more »

Ghana: Nana Hemaa Awindor Calls On Government to Remove Taxes On Sanitary Pad

The Executive Director for the Obaapa Development Foundation, Nana Hemaa Adwoa Awinder has urged government to take swift action to eliminate taxes on sanitary pads. Read more »

Ghana: Health Personnel, Institutions in GA/R Receive Exceptional Performance Award

A total of 10 health professionals in the Greater Accra Region were on Monday awarded for their exceptional performance and contributions to improved healthcare delivery in the… Read more »

Ghana: Sinohydro Organises Health Screening for Akuse Residents

About 100 employees of the China Power Sinohydro, a Chinese state-owned company and residents of Akuse have benefited from a free health screening in the Eastern Region. Read more »

Ghana: Exercise Due Diligence in Advertising Herbal Products ...Media Advised

The media has been urged to exercise due diligence before advertising herbal products to safeguard public health and safety. Read more »

Ghana: Flokefama Refurbishes KBTH) Blood Bank to Enhance Quality Healthcare

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH)'s Blood Bank has been refurbished to improve the quality of blood testing and storage, and to ensure safe and reliable blood transfusion for… Read more »

Ghana: Agenda 111 to Employ 20,000 Healthcare Professionals, Others - Dr Nsiah-Asare

The government's much touted priority health infrastructure project, Agenda 111 is poised to generate thousands of indirect jobs and employ a substantial healthcare workforce of… Read more »

Ghana: WB, Partners Express Concern Over School Sanitary Facilities Maintenance

The World Bank and its partners into the provision of toilets for schools in the country have raised concerns about the sustainability or maintenance of the facilities. Read more »

Ghana: Stop the Rhetoric About Health Worker Brain Drain

Brain drain among Ghanaian health workers has been a problem for time immemorial but it seems it has now become a phenomenon that must be addressed. Read more »

Ghana: PSGH Appeals to Govt to Employ Pharmacists

The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), Dr Samuel Kow Donkoh, has appealed to government to address pharmacists' employment in the government health sector. Read more »

Ghana: Over 4,650 Breast Cancer Cases Diagnosed Annually

More than 4,650 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Ghana with 2.3 million new cases worldwide according to the chairperson of the Ghana Non-Communicable Diseases… Read more »

Ghana: Lower Pra Rural Bank Staff Mark 40th Anniversary With Health Walk

The management and staff of Lower Pra Rural Bank PLC on Saturday, undertook a three-hour health walk as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations under the theme "Effectiveness… Read more »

Ghana: La North SDA Church Organises Health Screening for Community

The Seventh-day Adventist Church at La-North has, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, last Saturday organised a health screening for its members and the surrounding… Read more »

Ghana: Pharmacists in Mental Health Ghana Unveiled

A network of pharmacists dedicated to promoting the mental well-being of Ghanaians was launched in Accra yesterday. Read more »

Ghana: MTN Bright Media Health Walk Held

Close to 100 keep fit fanatics, made up of MTN Corporate communications team and media personnel of the MTN Republic hit the streets of Legon on saturday to participate in the MTN… Read more »

Ghana: Benemef Foundation Donates Gh¢60,000 Wheel Chairs ...Walking Sticks to Stroke Patients

Benemef Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), in partnership with Dr Wanda Evans-Brewer, a philanthropist, have presented 58 wheel chairs and walking sticks valued at… Read more »

Ghana: Keeper's House Chapel Members Restock Blood Bank

The Keeper's House Chapel International has organised a blood donation exercise to augment the supplies of the Greater Accra Regional blood bank. Read more »