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EU commits €32 million to enhance Ghana’s pharmaceutical, vaccine production
The European Union (EU) has launched a €32 million Special Measure on Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines, and Health Technologies in Africa (MAV+) to support vaccine manufacturing in Ghana.
The investment, launched during…
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UGMC completes first set of six kidney transplant
The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) has proven and added to the class of high level medical centre in the country and beyond with the completion of its first set of six kidney transplant surgeries.
In a statement, the…
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WHO report reveals rise of monkeypox, measles and dengue cases in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported increase cases of monkeypox, measles and dengue cases in parts of Africa.
According to the WHO Weekly Bulletin on outbreaks and other emergencies, monkeypox (Mpox) is resurgent in South…
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HIV Mother-To-Child Infections On The Rise
The National Aids Control Programme says there is an increase in HIV mother-to-child infections despite the implementation of the Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT).
Dr Stephen Ayisi-Addo, Programme Manager of the…
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Rotary Club conducts free medical screening for Obuasi inmates
The Rotary Club of Obuasi has partnered with Doctors & Engineers Without Borders, Brown University Club to embark on a medical Outreach project for inmates of the Obuasi local Prisons.
They also presented drugs to the inmates and a…
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Korle Bu Cardio Centre Screens Police Personnel
The National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has organised a general health screening exercise for personnel of the Ghana Police Service at its headquarters in Accra.
About 50 health workers from the centre,…
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Sharaf Mahama takes health screening exercise to Tamale
Sharaf Mahama is set to organize a massive health walk and health screening for the teeming youth of Tamale in the Northern Region.
In attendance will be the NDC Regional Executives, all Member of Parliaments and Parliamentary…
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KATH Oncology staff intensify strike
Doctors at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are intensifying their protest over the prolonged malfunction of the Linear Accelerator System used for radiotherapy services.
On Monday, June 24, health…
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Sanofi and MoH implement programme on access to diabetes care
Sanofi is strengthening its long-standing commitment to access diabetes care in low and middle-income countries and underserved communities worldwide through a series of innovative partnerships with healthcare authorities in countries where…
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Group raises alarm on disturbing increase in paediatric foot injuries
A collaborative study carried out by The CARROT Co. and doctors from the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has called on stakeholders to prioritise tackling paediatric foot…
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