The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has threatened to suspend some credentialed health facilities involved in illegal charges from subscribers. This follows numerous complaints from members concerning unauthorized fees for services, investigations, and medicines covered by the scheme. According to NHIS, this is a violation of Section 35(1) of Acts …
Read More »GHS Raises Alarm Over Prevalence Of Cesarean Section During Childbirth
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns over a rapid rise in cesarean section (C-section) deliveries. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), one in five births now happen through C-section, with the national rate exceeding the WHO’s recommended 15% benchmark. This statistic, translating to a …
Read More »Dr. Amuzu Offers Free Medical Screening To Men In Kumasi.
A ground-breaking health and medical outreach program was launched in Kumasi on Saturday, January 20, 2024, by the Amuzu Foundation and the Amuzu Herbal Clinic. Doctor Joseph Amuzu conducted a free health check that helped more than 450 people from Kumasi and the surrounding areas. Participants in the health screenings …
Read More »Ghana Poised To Eliminate Malaria By 2028; Launches National Strategic Plan In Full Force
Ghana is poised to eliminate malaria deaths by 90 per cent and case incidence by 50 per cent in the year 2028. This was disclosed in Accra yesterday at the launching of the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan 2024 to 2028, on the theme ‘Zero Malaria Starts Now-Launching Ghana’s Path …
Read More »Health Facilities Threaten To Halt Acceptance Of Private Health Insurance
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning, declaring its intention to cease accepting Private Health Insurance soon. This decision stems from the National Health Insurance Authority’s failure to regulate Private Insurance Companies, resulting in arrears owed to its members. According to the association, …
Read More »Divine Kporha Honored As Ghana’s Best Nurse & Midwife In 2023
Mr Divine Kporha, a nursing officer currently practicing at the Ketu South Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region has been adjudged the 2023 National Best Nurse and Midwife by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association. At the Association’s fourth annual Awards and Dinner Night at Kempinski Hotel, Accr., Divine …
Read More »Over 3,000 Nurses Have Left Ghana To Seek Greener Pastures. – GHS
The Ghana Health Service has revealed that a total of 3,688 health personnel have left the country to seek greener pastures within the last three years. The Ghana Health Service says the figure comprises professional and critical caregivers. Some health professionals leaving the country have cited poor working conditions in …
Read More »A/R: 5-Days National Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign Launched.
The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has taken proactive measures to address the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases within the region. The 9th National COVID Vaccination Days (NaCVaDs) will commence and it’s dubbed, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19 Now! with the aim …
Read More »VIVO Energy Ghana Donates Surgical Equipment To Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Health alerts have been of great concern to the general public, as this is a lot of passion in the heart of an oil dealer to show Christmas love to breast cancer patients. VIVO Energy Ghana, an oil marketing company, yesterday, December 13, 2023, donated assorted surgical equipment to the …
Read More »PrEP: Highly Effective HIV Preventive Drug – Study
A drug that stops HIV from infecting the body has proved to be a highly effective “real-world” preventative treatment, a study has confirmed. The results of the research on 24,000 people taking it across England, have been described as “reassuring”. Thousands of people are already taking PrEP through sexual health …
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