HEALTH

Fully vaccinated persons arriving at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) will longer present a negative PCR COVID-19 test from the country of embarkation, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced. From Monday, March 28, 2022, the president said, such travellers, will also not be tested on arrival. Those who have …

The President of Ghana, H.E Akufo-Addo is set to address the nation on measures his administration has put in place to intensify the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The 28th address, which will be delivered at 8 pm, is expected to outline key interventions that would be implemented going forward …

Chiefs and Elders of Offinso Traditional Council have today vented their anger on Health Minister, Hon. Kwaku Agyeman Manu for what they describe as, his diabolic attempt to relocate a hospital meant for Offinso South, to Offinso South.   At a press conference attended by Chief, Elders and residents of …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to doctors and other healthcare professionals to accept postings to deprived communities in the country. He said it is distressing to hear news about the refusal of doctors to go move to these areas particularly in the newly-created regions and districts.   Speaking …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that he is determined to complete the Agenda 111 project before he exits office on January 7, 2025. Mr Akufo-Addo said the project forms part of his government’s efforts to improve Ghana’s healthcare sector.   Speaking at the 60 years celebration of the …

The Deputy Health Director in charge of Public Health, Dr Michael Rockson Agyei has voiced that adequate financial resources, and effort from society, is the only solution to win the fight against Tuberculosis and reverse the severe impacts of COVID-19 on service delivery.   He told that The National TB …

The Health Ministry says it has no information on the government’s Agenda 111 project. The comment was contained in its response to a JoyNews request for information on the projected government projects to be “the largest investment in healthcare infrastructure in the country since independence.” Pursuant to the RTI Act …

The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu has dismissed reports that the Accra Psychiatric Hospital has been sold. The Herald Newspaper on Monday reported that the government has sold the Psychiatric hospital to some private investors. “This follows a durbar held by the Management of the hospital during which they were …

The Presbyterian District Health Hospital at Donkorkom in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District of the Eastern Region does not have a medical doctor. The Eastern Regional Health Director, Dr. Winfred Ofosu, has described the situation as serious and one that can have dire consequences on quality healthcare delivery. “As …

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate with support from UNICEF continues to educate and sensitize the public on LEAD poisoning preventive measures. Lead is a naturally occurring element found in the earth’s crust. While it can be beneficial to use, it is also toxic and can cause long-term health effects.   …