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 …
Read More »A/R: “88,130 Persons Targeted For The 5-Days Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign” – Regional Heath Director.
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 …
Read More »Pay Us Our Allowances – GNMTA To Gov’t
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, …
Read More »Akyem Bontodiase Outdoors New Chief
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 …
Read More »Residents of Akyemansa, Birim Central, And Others Worried Over The Invasion Of A Dangerous New Mosquito Breed.
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 …
Read More »Medical Laboratory Workers Suspend Strike
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 …
Read More »50 People Get HIV Every Day – Ghana AIDS Commission
According to the Ghana AIDS Commission, an estimated 50 persons get HIV every day. The majority of the new infections have been identified as persons between 15 and 49 years old, the economically active population. The data announced during the release of the 2023 national and sub-national HIV and AIDS …
Read More »Audio: Over 2,720 People In Birim Central Municipality Are Living With HIV.
The Acting Public Relations Officer of Birim Central Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, who also doubled as the Monitoring and Evaluation Focal Person on HIV/AIDS, Jesus Alodina Abolunga Awireba, revealed that a total of 2,720 people in the municipality are estimated to be living with HIV. He asserts that …
Read More »Cape Coast Teaching Hospital Suspends Haemodialysis Services
The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has announced the temporary suspension of haemodialysis services at its facility. According to the health facility, this decision is to allow for maintenance work to be carried out, ensuring that only quality services are rendered. This information was contained in a press release signed by …
Read More »MoH To Implement NHIS Policy For Foreigners In Ghana
The Ministry of Health will implement a national health insurance policy for foreigners visiting Ghana for short periods starting July 1, 2024. Initially, the policy will target non-resident foreigners visiting the country for less than six months within 12 months. Developed in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) …
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