HEALTH

Former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Professor Titus K. Beyuo has expressed his disappointment in government’s handling of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). He argues that, it limits the scheme’s effectiveness in providing comprehensive healthcare coverage. “One bad thing I feel the NPP government has done …

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GNMA) has proposed the cancellation of certificate and diploma nursing programs, advocating for the elevation of all nursing education to the degree level. This significant shift aims to address the challenges in the country’s healthcare sector by ensuring a more qualified and professional …

The National Executive Officers (NEO) of the National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG), an association that represents all health students and fresh graduates in the country, has released a press statement in support of the press conference organized by the Rotation Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana.   In …

Dengue (break-bone fever) is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates. According to the World Health Organisation, most people who get dengue will not have symptoms. But for those who do, the most common symptoms are high fever, headache, …

The Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has disclosed that two more cases of Dengue Fever have been recorded bringing the total number to 11. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on July 14, announced the outbreak of clinical malaria, known as Dengue Fever, in some districts of …

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to participate in the impending strike on Monday by Organised Labour unless the Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) officially communicates its termination of the sale of its four hotels. Organised Labour announced its intention to embark on a nationwide strike …

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has announced a roadmap to withdraw its services from the various health facilities across the country. This is in light of Organised Labor’s statewide strike declaration. Organized Labour has announced a decision to embark on an industrial strike effective Monday, July 15, to protest the …

A team of investigators from the Eastern Regional Health Administration and the Malaria Elimination Program as well as some experts from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for medical research have visited some districts in the Eastern Region that have been invaded by some strange insects, threatening the health and livelihoods of …

The C.E.O of Edu herbal clinic, Dr. Edu Mohammed Kweku has debunked notion that the use of herbal medicine causes stroke, kidney, liver, or heart problem.         He said, like other orthodox medicine, there was scientific evidence to prove the efficacy and safety of most herbal medicines …

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 11th 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 …