HEALTH

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 …

The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees’ Association (GNMTA) has raised concerns over the delay in the disbursement of allowances to trainee nurses and midwives. Despite the government’s promise to pay these allowances, the GNMTA claims that the payment schedule has not been fully honoured. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 25, …

The newly enstooled chief of Akyem Bontodiase in the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area of the Eastern Region, Nana Obeng Akari Asiedu II, has humbly begged the government to expeditiously complete their abandoned Community-based Health Planning and Services(CHPS) Compound to guarantee timely and effective health care delivery in the area. He …

Residents of Akyemansa, Birim Central, And Others Worried Over The Invasion Of A Dangerous New Mosquito Breed. A novel breed of mosquitoes that is more harmful than anopheles has caused some people in the Eastern Region to express regret. Residents of Birim Central Municipality, Akyemansa District, Asene Manso Akroso, Denkyembour …

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has temporarily suspended its ongoing strike. Members are expected to return to work on Monday, June 24, to prepare their materials and officially begin rendering services on June 25. The decision follows a meeting between the National Labour Commission (NLC) and the Fair …