HEALTH

Fifty (50) people get infected with HIV each day, while 34 people die of AIDS-related causes, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has said. According to Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, these needless…
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The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has launched efforts to establish the KBTH Innovation Hub as its Centenary Legacy Project. The launch took place during KBTH’s awards and dinner night in Accra last Friday. The event also served…
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The Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma West constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has commissioned a 30-bed capacity community hospital at Gbegbeyise in the Greater Accra region. The community hospital has facilities such as an…
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December 1st marks World AIDS Day, an annual global event dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and commemorating those affected by the disease. The 2024 theme, "Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!", emphasizes the…
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Nigeria, which has more malaria deaths than any other country in the world, has begun rolling out a vaccine against the disease for the first time. The West African nation accounts for almost a third of those who die from malaria each…
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The Rotary Club of Accra, Teshie-Nungua, is championing an initiative to spotlight cerebral palsy and mental health disorders—two health concerns that often go unnoticed but significantly affect lives. Through its ambitious project,…
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The incoming regional director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, just three months after he was elected to the position. Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and a medical doctor,…
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially launched the oral cholera vaccine as part of a strategic initiative to curb the spread of cholera in the country. This intervention follows the recent outbreak that has claimed 21 lives, with…
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The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has released a list of accredited health facilities set to provide free dialysis treatment across Ghana, effective December 1, 2024. This initiative, announced by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu…
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In a heartwarming act of generosity and compassion, renowned Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has once again demonstrated his commitment to making a difference in the lives of those in need. This time, his act of…
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