HEALTH

The Assistant Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), says no nurse has been affected by the directive issued by the Chief of Staff, which annulled all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024. According to Philemon Agyapong, the directive initially caused unrest among …

Indian authorities have banned two highly addictive opioids in response to a BBC investigation which found they were fuelling a public health crisis in parts of West Africa. In a letter seen by the BBC from India’s Drugs Controller General, Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi said permission to manufacture and export …

Edu Herbal Clinic, a leading provider of natural health solutions in Ghana, is proud to announce to the general public their Game changer product called, EDHEC SM BITTERS. This unique blend of herbs has been carefully formulated to provide relief from waist pain and boost libido, promoting overall well-being.   …

The National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG) has strongly condemned what they describe as an illegal attempt to manipulate the association’s leadership. Various student associations under NAHSAG have expressed disappointment in the 2022 administration’s actions, accusing them of undermining the democratic process by imposing their preferred candidates. In an …

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akando has issued a stern warning to nurses and other healthcare workers who exhibit unprofessional and rude behaviour toward patients. Speaking at a cholera sensitisation programme at the Winneba Government Hospital, the minister expressed concern that such conduct discourages many people from seeking medical …

The National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG) has successfully elected its National Executive Officers (NEOs) for the 2024/2025 academic year at its 16th Emergency Congress, held at the Accra School of Hygiene, Korle-Bu on Saturday, February 15, 2025.       The congress brought together delegates from the University …

Ebola cases in Uganda have risen to nine, while 265 other people were being monitored under quarantine, health authorities said Tuesday. The nine include the first victim, a male nurse who died the day before the outbreak was declared on Jan. 30. That man remains the only fatality. Eight patients …

Cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) cases are rising in the Upper West Region, with infections increasing from 42 to 60 and fatalities reaching 14. Health officials are alarmed, citing misdiagnoses, delayed treatment, and high medical costs as major contributors to the growing death toll. In response, authorities are ramping up efforts to …

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has raised concerns over a recent outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in parts of Northern Ghana. As frontline professionals in disease detection and management, GAMLS emphasized the crucial role of laboratory testing in containing the spread of this highly infectious and life-threatening …

The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has announced the temporary suspension of its cold room facilities to facilitate refurbishment aimed at improving service delivery. In a statement issued on February 3, 2025, the hospital informed the public, particularly bereaved families, that it “would be unable to accept fresh bodies …