HEALTH

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has disbursed over GH₵300 million as claims payment to healthcare facilities nationwide. This amount is said to cover “the claims vetted for higher tier facilities up to January 2024.” “For lower tier facilities, the payments are within the acceptable three-month debt period.” …

The Child Health Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra has recorded a rare case of Wilson’s Disease in a 13-year-old boy, making it the first documented instance of this condition in Ghana, Graphic.com,gh reports. Wilson’s Disease, a fatal genetic disorder, affects approximately one in 30,000 people …

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has announced a nationwide strike, effective June 17, 2024, over the lack of Conditions of Service for its members. The strike follows unsuccessful negotiations with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) on May 31, 2024, which the union deemed “disappointing.” The union …

Ghana, some persons living with mental illness end up on the street. Whereas most instances have resulted from family neglect, the paucity of effective social services to cater for neglected persons with mental health disorder persons is disturbing.   With this, the Chief Executive Officer CEO of Memhrep Ghana, a …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced six months free dialysis sessions for kidney patients below 18 and those above 60 years. The move according to the Authority forms part of its 20th anniversary celebration, starting from June to December 2024. This initiative follows the approval of GH₵2 million …

Inadequate facilities at the Adubinsu-kese health center in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region have compelled the authorities to use one room as male and female wards. The situation does not only affect the privacy of patients admitted to the ward but also undermines quality of healthcare …

Tragedy has struck the community of Egyiresia near Sekondi, as two of the 16 persons injured in the explosion have succumbed to their injuries. The explosion which occurred on Saturday, May 18, at around 4 pm, was sparked by leaking premix fuel that came into contact with fire from a …

In a recent gathering of the Ashanti Regional sector of the Ghana National Association of Traditional Healers (GNATH), Nana Akomea Sakyi Tutu Ampam II, President of the Plant Medicine Association and also Otumfuor Obrempong and Aboɔnten Chief, delivered crucial advice to herbal practitioners. The focus of his counsel centered on …

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service, along with its partners WHO, USAID, UNICEF, PATH Ghana, amongst others, has launched the 2024 African Vaccination Week Celebration and Child Health Promotion Week. Under this year’s theme, “Healthy Childhood: Invest in Your Child for a Better Future,” the goal …

The 10th National COVID Vaccination Days (NaCVaDs) will commence, dubbed, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Now!” with the aim of safeguarding individuals, families, and communities from the devastating effects of the virus. From the 5th to 9th May 2024, dedicated vaccination teams will be visiting various …