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We will contest 2024 elections To Rescue The Country From NPP, NDC – Commander-in-Chief Of EFL

The Commander-in-Chief for the Economic Fighters League (EFL), Ernesto Yeboah has indicated that his outfit will contest in the 2024 elections to rescue the country from the two leading political parties. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, the Fighter-General hinted at plans to launch a political career in …

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Covid-19 Vaccination Made Mandatory For Commercial Drivers, Okada riders, staffs of schools, others

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has introduced new mandatory Covid-19 safety protocols to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19 in the country. Part of the protocols are to have some category of persons vaccinate mandatorily. Addressing a press conference Wednesday, December 1, the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu said it …

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All SHS, Tertiary Students Should Be Vaccinated As December Is Declared Vaccination Month – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has declared the month of December as the vaccination month. Director-General at the GHS, Dr Patrick Kumah-Aboagye speaking at a press conference in Accra on Sunday November 28 said vaccination is the surest way to deal with the virus.         He further …

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Ministry Of Health Urged To Expedite Employment Of Physician Assistants

The President of the Ghana Physician Assistants Association, Emmanuel Yaw Appiah, has called on the Ministry of Health to fast track the employment of Physician Assistants in the country. According to him, huge numbers of qualified Physician Assistants have not been posted yet, even though the Medical and Dental Council …

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Use Cloves To Treat Vaginal Issues

Cloves are anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, and analgesic. They’re packed with antioxidants and are good sources of minerals (especially manganese), omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and vitamins. It’s one of the best when it comes to the female honey pot, very affordable with no side effects. Take care of your vagina using …

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Health Minister: I’ve Been Lambasted To The Extent That I Don’t Have Any Image In This Country

Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has said he has suffered from his quest to ensure that the larger population of Ghana gets vaccinated against the dreaded coronavirus. According to him, while he was in a haste in searching for vaccines giving the times the country found itself, his own colleagues in …

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NHIA: We’ll Sanction Health Facilities Charging Our Clients Extra Fees

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it is poised to tackle illegal payments demanded by service providers from clients while accessing healthcare at the various facilities. Dr Ernest Kwarko, the board chair of the NHIA says the Authority will soon introduce an electronic payment system to curb such practices …

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GMA Calls For Dualisation Of Roads As Over 2,000 Die In 2021

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called for a road safety audit to inform efforts to reduce motor accidents in the country. Between January and September this year 2,126 people have died in road crashes, and nearly 11,600 have suffered varying degrees of injury, according to the police MTTD. Speaking …

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Mental Health: Stop Pressuring Young Adults Into Marriage – Omane Boamah

Medical Doctor and former Minister of Communications Edward Omane-Boamah has appealed to Ghanaians to desist from putting pressure on young adults to get married, explaining that such pressure has led many into undesirable relationships which have ultimately had devastating effects on their mental health.   Dr Omane-Boamah stressed that society …

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Health Ministry To Begin Recruitment Of nurses, midwives From Nov. 10

The Health Ministry says from November 10; it will begin the recruitment of private and public trained nurses who graduated from health training institutions in 2019. A statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Chief Director, Kwabena Oku-Afari, stated that “Degree and Diploma nurses and midwives from both private and …

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