HEALTH

he Health and Wellness Minister of Bahamas, Dr Michael Darville has revealed that Eighteen (18) specialty nurses from Ghana are scheduled to arrive in The Bahamas by the end of October to help relieve a shortage of nurses. “I would like to see them in the country before the end …

The Ministry of Health has refuted claims that the delay in clearing antiretroviral drugs at the ports is due to the lack of tax waivers. The Ministry issued a rejoinder on Saturday, October 7, 2023, following media reports that donated antiretroviral drugs have been left at the ports since July, …

The Ministry of Health has announced the commencement of recruitment for Medical and Dental Officers who have successfully completed their House Jobs and have been verified by the Medical and Dental Council under the 30th list. In a statement signed by the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, Alhaji …

The Health Ministry has summoned the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital over a new fee being charged kidney patients who visit the Renal Unit of the facility for dialysis sessions. The hospital has come under intense criticism after reports of a review of its dialysis charges. The Head of …

As the world continues to battle the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate in Ghana has taken a proactive step towards protecting its population. Today, September 20th, 2023, they have officially launched the 8th Covid-19 Vaccination Week Campaign, under the theme, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated …

The general public has been urged to maintain a habit of frequent handwashing to deal with the increasing cases of Acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as Apollo. More than 50% of eye cases reported at the Police Hospital’s eye clinic are linked to Apollo and health officials warn of …

Mr David Akologo, the Bolgatanga East District Chief Executive (DCE), says the ongoing construction work on the ‘Agenda 111’ project in the District will be completed and handed over in February 2024. The initiative by government was intended to construct 111 hospitals across Districts in the country without hospitals to …

A Member of Parliament hopeful for Amenfi Central in the Western Region on the ticket of the NDC has admonished constituents to do well to protect themselves from contacting HIV/AIDS. Giving statistics, the only female politician to have won the Amenfi Central Parliamentary Primaries indicated that a whopping population of …

The Member of Parliament for Akyem Swedru, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has enrolled over 8,000 constituents in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to enable them to have access to high-quality medical care. The young and old residents of Akim Swedru, Awisa, Aduasa, Apoli, and Akotekrom were able to register and …

Healthcare professionals at the Maternity Wing of Mampong Government Hospital have issued a stern warning regarding their intention to initiate a sit-down strike, commencing on Monday, August 14th, 2023. The catalyst for this decision stems from the recent action taken by the administration of the Mampong Nursing and Midwifery Training …