AstraZeneca has launched the Healthy Heart Africa 2.0 in Ghana, a significant step forward in preventive healthcare and the reinforcement of robust health systems throughout Africa. This initiative aims to combat the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular ailments, across the continent. During the launch event, Deepak Arora, the Africa Cluster Country President at […] The post
The Ministry of Health has confirmed ongoing discussions with the Nurse and Midwives Council to address concerns raised by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association regarding the recent surge in license verification fees. Efforts are underway to prevent potential protests by members of the association. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) had […] The post We’re
Participants and facilitators in a group photograph THE AFRICAN Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Centre, Canada, has organized a training for parliamentary staff and Read More... The post Parliamentary
The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association has accused the Ministry of Health of employing illicit methods to assign some of its members by charging them additional fees. The group voiced dissatisfaction with both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance for their inability to provide financial clearance and permanent employment opportunities for […] The post Jobless
Doctors have performed the first transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a living human, they announced Thursday. The four-hour surgery was performed Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital, which was also the first hospital to perform a kidney transplant in 1954. The patient, Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old manager with the Massachusetts Department […] The post Pig
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has launched a book chronicling Ghana’s experience with the novel Corona virus. The launch of the book was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra. Authored by the Minister for Health Designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, the book is titled Fellow […] The post Akufo-Addo launches Okoe Boye’s Fellow Ghanaians
Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has indicated that the current rate of attrition of health workers is unprecedented in the Read More... The post GHS Worried Over High Health Workers Attrition
In a remarkable achievement for healthcare logistics, Zipline, the autonomous drone delivery service, has surpassed the half-million mark in delivering life-saving supplies to over 2500 health facilities in Ghana. The latest operational update provided by Zipline, reveals a significant milestone in the partnership between the Government of Ghana which has seen many health facilities gain […] The post
Working in extreme heat can double the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage for pregnant women, according to new research from India. The study found that the risks to mothers-to-be are significantly higher than previously thought. Researchers say hotter summers can affect not only women in tropical climates, but also in countries such as the UK. […] The post Extreme
Residents at the Tuesday Market undergoing dental treatment As part of its centenary celebration, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has held a day’s free oral health screening exercise Read More... The post Korle Gonno Residents Undergo Free Oral Screening
The Oral Health Professionals Association of Ghana (OHPAG) has revealed that 80 percent of male inmates at Nsawam Medium Security Prisons have oral health problems. Their assertion come after an outreach and a dental screening at the Nsawam Prisons. Oral Health Professional Association of Ghana as part of its activities to mark the World Oral […] The post 80% of male
The government has announced plans to implement a law permitting organ donations by the end of the year. Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, emphasized that the legislation will also oversee organ transplants and related procedures. This move comes in response to growing demands within Ghana to facilitate organ donations, which could […] The post Law
A cure for HIV could be on the horizon after scientists eliminated the virus from cells in a laboratory. Using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, researchers were able to target HIV DNA and remove all traces of the virus from infected cells. Working essentially as scissors, the Nobel Prize-winning technology can cut DNA at […] The post Hopes of HIV cure
Euracare Specialist Hospital, an ultra-modern healthcare facility in Ghana and Nigeria, has extended a helping hand to three deserving patients in Ghana, offering them a total of US$50,000) in discounts to undergo life-changing surgeries. This generous gesture underscores Euracare’s commitment to making quality healthcare accessible to all, regardless of financial constraints. The recipients of these […] The post
Do you know that those pineapple skin peels you throw away have health benefits that your body needs? Pineapple is one of the most popular fruit in the world because of its health benefits, but many people don’t know that pineapple peels also contain amazing benefits. Pineapple fruit also known as Ananas Comosus is an […] The post 10 health benefits of pineapple skin women should know
Pharm. Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) is calling on the government to expedite the clearance of health commodities from the Global Fund at the Read More... The post Expedite Health Commodities
Prof Kyei (middle) with Dr. Emmanuel K. Ireland, Chairman of the Community Practice Pharmacists Association (right), and Ebenezer Bediako, a director, ECL (left) with the new product Ghana’s leading Read More... The post Ernest Chemists Launches Prostenal For Men
Ashanti Reg. Executives of HSWU THE HEALTH Services Workers Union (HSWU) of Trade Union Congress-Ghana (TUC-Ghana) has called on the government to provide the needed equipment at health facilities Read More... The post HSWU Cry For More Equipment appeared first on DailyGuide
Two dormitories of the Chosen Rehabilitation Centre at Achimota were destroyed by fire on Friday, March 14. The post Fire ravages 2 dormitories of Chosen Rehab centre at Achimota first appeared on 3News.
Staff of the Tamale Teaching Hospital have described head injury as a canker that storms the hospital on a daily basis. It is revealed that on a daily basis, the facility records 10 cases of head injuries within a 12-hour period, with most of them leading to death due to their severity. Due to this, […] The post Tamale Teaching Hospital sensitises public on head injuries
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