STARTING FROM 6am today, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi will stop attending to patients, who are seeking treatment at the Read More... The post KATH Doctors Strike Today appeared first on DailyGuide
The National Taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana has issued a three-day demand notice to the management of the Ridge Hospital, urging them to settle a GHc42 million debt accrued over a year’s power consumption. According to ECG, failure to comply with the demand notice will result in consequences for the hospital. During the […] The post Settle GHc42m
Medical practitioners at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have raised concerns about a surge in the number of stroke cases recorded annually at the facility. Neurologists at the hospital report that the hospital records about 1000 cases annually, a figure that represents a 500% increase as compared to previous years. This surge has called for […] The post KATH Doctors
A scene from the health screening exercise The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) held a free health screening exercise and music business seminar for its members last week in Read More... The post MUSIGA Holds Free Health Screening appeared first on DailyGuide
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Medical facility operators and equipment dealers are urging banks to accept medical equipment as collateral, given that banks typically demand collateral worth about 120 percent of the loan amount, amidst high-interest rates and exchange rate volatility. John Chigbu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cassona Global Imaging, emphasized the importance of leading […] The post
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in collaboration with PassionAir and Benso Oil Palm Plantation, have refurbished the Neurosurgery Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) at a cost of GH¢400,000. The gesture highlights the three entities’ commitment to corporate social responsibility, community welfare and healthcare advancement. It aims to […] The post
Staff of the Keta Municipal Hospital are urgently appealing to stakeholders for a dialysis unit and other essential facilities. They believe these additions are vital to establishing the hospital as the go-to healthcare facility for residents in southern Volta. This appeal comes on the heels of the recent inauguration of a 60-bed maternal and child […] The post Keta Municipal
AstraZeneca, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has secured the prestigious Top Employer and Best Place to Work certifications across key African markets, setting the standard for excellence in workplace practices. The recognition marks the first Top Employer certification in Nigeria, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in the country’s healthcare landscape. In South Africa […] The post
Japan signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to provide funds for critical medical aid to Egyptian hospitals that treat injured people from the Gaza Strip. Japanese Ambassador to Cairo Oka Hiroshi said that the support estimated at $8 million is to provide critical medical supplies. Egyptian Minister […] The post Japan
By Juliet ETEFE The Kokrokoo Charities Foundation has donated a third incubator to the Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region, aiming to reduce neonatal deaths among premature babies. The gesture, which took place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, follows earlier donations of two incubators to the hospital in 2018. Alongside the incubator, the foundation […] The post
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is set to meet with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Monday, March 10, to expedite the clearance and recruitment process for unemployed nurses. This decision comes in response to the dissatisfaction expressed by the Coalition of Nurses and Midwives in the Northern Region, particularly directed at the government, MoH, […] The post MoH
A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had either hypertension, diabetes or were obese. Particularly, for diabetes, the study found that the prevalence was 8.2 per cent while hypertension prevalence increased by 19 per cent between 2013 and 2023. […] The post 60% Ga Mashie residents
Dr. Daniel Amaning Danquah (2nd from left) with some of the participants The acting Registrar of the Pharmacy Council, Dr. Daniel Amaning Danquah, has cautioned Off-the-Counter Medicine Sellers (OTCMS) Read More... The post ‘Drug Store’ Operators Cautioned appeared first on
The New Patriotic Party is mourning the tragic demise of the late Deputy Minister for Finance and MP for Ejisu, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. Dr. Kumah died on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after a brief illness as disclosed by a close family source. The NPP in a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin […] The post NPP mourns John Kumah, directs
The Minister-designate for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has justified the demolition of the La General Hospital. Originally demolished in 2020 due to reported structural defects, the La General Hospital is currently awaiting reconstruction. The government’s decision to raze the building has faced substantial public criticism, notably from the Minority in Parliament. In […] The post La
Medical professionals at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have raised concerns over the significant rise in the number of annual stroke cases recorded at the facility. Neurologists at the hospital reveal that there has been a substantial increase, with approximately one thousand cases reported each year. This figure represents a staggering 500% surge compared to […] The post KATH:
Chef Faila Native of Tamale in the Northern Region, Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak, who attempted to break and set a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by Read More... The post My Cookathon Attempt Couldn’t Meet
A family has accused the Bimbilla Hospital of negligence following the loss of their loved one’s baby during childbirth. They allege that despite the woman experiencing severe bleeding when she was taken to the hospital, there was no medical personnel to assist her for almost 12 hours. As a result, the woman gave birth to […] The post Family accuses Bimbilla
Ahead of the upcoming 67th Independence Day Celebration on 6th March 2024 in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, the New Patriotic Party, NPP last Saturday embarked on a massive Read More... The post NPP Shakes Koforidua With Independence Health Walk
A family has accused the Bimbilla Hospital of negligence following the loss of their loved one’s baby during childbirth. They allege that despite the woman experiencing severe bleeding when she was taken to the hospital, there was no medical personnel to assist her for almost 12 hours. As a result, the woman gave birth to […] The post Family accuses Bimbilla
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