HEALTH

The Vodafone Ghana Foundation has concluded the Northern Belt edition of its Homecoming programme, marking the culmination of the 2023 edition of the initiative nationwide. Spanning four weeks, the programme settled medical bills and…
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The Northern Regional office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reported that the National Health Insurance Scheme mobile application has exceeded 50,000 downloads within the first year of its launch. Mr. Isaac Gideon…
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President Ernest Amoabeng of the Ghana HIV/AIDS Network (GHANET) has expressed grave concerns regarding the recent upsurge in newly reported HIV cases in Ghana. This worrying trend has been particularly pronounced in the Ashanti and…
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Panelists at a forum to discuss Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) have raised concerns about the alarming rate at which medicine particularly, antibiotics are abused. They said there was an increase in drug-resistant infections caused by…
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The Upper East Region is grappling with a notable increase in new HIV infections among adolescents, sounding an alarm for intensified efforts to address the root causes and provide targeted support to this vulnerable group. The Regional…
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In Ghana, about 52 % of the labour force is engaged in agriculture. Approximately, 39 % of farm labour force is women. Agriculture contributes to 54 % of Ghana’s GDP, and accounts for over 40 % of export earnings, while at the same time…
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Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems are critical in preventing diseases. In Ghana, a lot of health facilities pay critical attention to…
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In a significant stride toward community well-being, the Vodafone Ghana Foundation on Friday, November 24, took its bi-monthly Healthfest program to Dodi, a vibrant community nestled in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time as the country’s experiences its biggest-ever outbreak, a worrying development that African…
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has rejected claims that the health insurance scheme (NHIS) is on the verge of collapsing. It follows media reports that the NHIS is not receiving the full amount of the National Health…
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