HEALTH

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 …

The Upper West region has recorded a total of 42 suspected cases of meningitis from December 2024 to January 31, 2025. Tragically, the outbreak has resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals, while 27 patients have been treated and discharged. According to the latest update, five patients are currently hospitalized: …

The Upper West Region has reported 17 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, with six confirmed deaths, according to Dr Collins Boateng Danquah, Deputy Director of Public Health. He disclosed that the cases were recorded across six districts, with the highest numbers in the Nadowli/Kaleo District and Nandom Municipality. Cerebrospinal meningitis …

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 …