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COVID-19: Noguchi detects 34 cases of Omicron
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research has announced the detection of 34 imported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 from some 120 samples of returning travellers to the country.
The imported cases were detected from…
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GHS targets vaccinating 20 million Ghanaians by end of 2021
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said the national target is to reach at least a 60 per cent herd immunity by vaccinating 20 million people by the close of the year against COVID-19.
According to the GHS, over 9 million vaccines are…
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Men sucking breasts does not prevent breast cancer – Doctor
The Leader and Campaigner of Breast Care International Ghana, Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe-Addae, has dispelled the notion that if men suck the breast of women it will prevent them from contracting breast cancer.
According to her, it was also…
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New variant is ‘most significant’ seen so far
The new coronavirus variant is the most significant scientists have discovered so far, a top UK health official says.
Scientists fear the variant – known as B.1.1.529 – could be more transmissible and better able to evade vaccines.…
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Asantehene commends Zipline for controlling wastage
His Royal Majesty, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has paid glowing commendation to medical drone delivery service, Zipline for its innovation in addressing the perennial issue of wastage and expiry drugs in the National Medical…
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NDC top man donates to Ketu North hospital
In ways to ensure people and neighboring constituencies around Ketu North Municipal hospital has access to first class healthcare assistance, Gabriel Kwamigah Atokple has donated a large consignment of medical equipment and supplies to the…
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Open defecation is a health hazard – Lecturer
Engineer Mrs. Asantewaa Tanor, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering, Ho Technical University (HTU), noted that open defecation was not only a health hazard, but also made women and girls vulnerable to attacks and…
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Zipline Mpanya marks two years with donation to Mampong babies’ home
The Mpanya Distribution Center of Zipline has marked its second year of operations with a donation to the Mampong Babies Home in the Ashanti Region.
The team, led by the community lead, presented assorted baby products meant for the…
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COVID-19: Ada experiences low vaccination turnout
Mr. Prince Bawuah, Disease Control Officer, Ada East District has expressed concern about the low turnout at the COVID-19 vaccination centres in the district.
Speaking in an interview, Mr. Bawuah said the Health Directorate as part of…
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Dr Erica Ntiamoah Mensah; Medical Doctor At 21
At 21 years, Miss Erica Maame Abena Pomaa Ntiamoah Mensah is probably the youngest medical doctor after successfully completing her medical programme at the Accra College of Medicine.
Before her was Dr Vanessa Aseye Mensah-Kabu, who…
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