HEALTH

A team of personnel from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is currently probing deaths of three persons who reportedly died after receiving some injections at the New Senchi Health Centre at Akrade in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern…
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The Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), an NGO, has urged government to provide allowances to trainee nurses, who are willing to undertake courses in midwifery and paediatric. The NGO is of the view that such a move would…
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The National Service Scheme (NSS) has released postings of nine thousand one hundred and ninety-nine (9,199) nurses for the 2018/2019 service year to various health facilities in all 10 regions in Ghana. According to a statement, “all…
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Togbe Atatim IV, Chief of Mafi Avedo, has called for the comeback of “door-to-door sanitation officers” to enhance the fight against poor sanitation and reduce malaria cases. He said the re-introduction of those officers was the only way…
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An ophthalmic nurse at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has strongly advised against the consumption of Piles (kooko) medications to cure itchy eyes. According to Madam Evelyn Abena Kyere, best thing to do in that situation is to go…
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The Upper East Regional head of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Sebastian Alangpulinsa says delays in the reimbursement of service providers and the inadequate supply of ribbons papers are threatening the sustainability of the…
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The Assin Central Municipality in the Central Region recorded a drastic reduction in tuberculosis (TB) cases from 74 in 2016 to 56 in 2017. Mrs Admire Owusu, the Assin Central Municipal Disease Control Officer, disclosed this in an…
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The University of Ghana International Medical Students Association (UGIMSA) has highly recommended exercise as part of treatment for diabetes together with proper diet control. According to a member of the Association, Ifedayo Adedotun,…
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has requested more time to finally declare the country, Lassa Fever Free. According to the Director of Public Health at GHS, Dr. Badu Sarkodie, the service needs 40 more days to settle that the disease has…
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Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the First Lady, on Saturday organised a free health screening exercise for more than 500 residents of Cape Coast and surrounding communities. The beneficiaries were screened for HIV, blood pressure, hypertension,…
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