HEALTH

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the rising respiratory infections, particularly those caused by the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV). In a statement, GHS noted the infection is currently spreading across China and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Given this, the Service has put heightened monitoring measures in place, emphasising …

The Presidents of the various health associations that comprise the National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG) issued a press release on January 6, 2024, reaffirming Ernest Agyare’s leadership as the incumbent President.   According to the Committee of Presidents, H.E. Ernest Agyare’s tenure is slated to conclude in June …

The Committee of Presidents, comprising presidents of various Student Representative Councils (SRCs) and associations that constitute the National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG), has issued a press release advising members, the general public, government agencies, and corporate bodies to unfollow the Facebook account of the previous administration named “National …

The death toll from the cholera outbreak in parts of Ghana has shot up to 37, with the number of confirmed cases also increasing from 346 to 359, as of December 26, 2024 The two new deaths were recorded in the Western region. This has prompted the Ghana Health Service …

The Ashanti Region has reported its first five confirmed cholera cases, spanning three districts. The Sekyere South District has the highest incidence with three cases, while Kumasi and Bekwai have each recorded one case as of December 28, 2024. Out of 28 suspected cases, laboratory tests confirmed five positive cases. …

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has released a list of accredited health facilities set to provide free dialysis treatment across Ghana, effective December 1, 2024.Buy vitamins and supplements. This initiative, announced by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, aims to alleviate the financial burden on kidney patients covered by the …

Members of the Union of Trainee Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UTNMG) have threatened to vote against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming elections for neglecting them. According to the Union, the government, under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo, has failed to pay them allowances for 19 months, plunging …

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has voiced serious concerns regarding issues of alcohol misuse, drug abuse, and instances of sexual misconduct among some members. The Association’s President, Dr. Frank Serebour highlighted that such behaviour put patient care at risk, as affected doctors continue to work daily. Speaking at the GMA’s …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that starting December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis will be provided free of charge for all patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This comes after a successful pilot programme that offered free kidney dialysis for patients …

Ghana’s National HIV and AIDS Control Programme has revealed a troubling surge of over 34,000 new HIV infections from January through the third quarter of 2024. Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager, highlighted the importance of public testing and screening, noting that approximately 1.3 million people were tested during this …