The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has emphasized the need for sustainable domestic financing to support the country’s efforts in meeting global targets for HIV and AIDS. Speaking at the National HIV and AIDS Sustainability Dialogue, Dr Atuahene highlighted the importance of developing a national response action and roadmap to achieve […] The post AIDS
Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are set to begin an indefinite strike today, Wednesday, March 13, over accommodation concerns. The leadership of the Association has stated that its members are facing eviction from their bungalows, which have allegedly been sold. Dr. Paa Kwasi Baidoo, the Ashanti Regional President of the Ghana Medical […] The post KATH
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, with support from Ghanaian Corporate Partners, continues to provide access to finance and business development support to Ghanaian youth-led businesses through the Orange Corners Ghana Initiative. Celebrating the achievements of Cohort 8 at the event: Orange Corners Ghana is a programme that provides access to €50,000 from the Orange Corners […] The post Orange
The African Union Commission has embarked on an expansive endeavour to empower 300 million African youth through a comprehensive initiative. This initiative was launched in Ghana to capitalize on the ongoing African Games at the Youth Pavilion, a project of the African Union Commission in partnership with UN-Habitat, UNFPA-Ghana, and IOM Ghana. The African Union’s […] The post African
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concerns about the lack of fire tenders in Weija and Kasoa, posing a potential threat to residents in these areas. The Fire Service emphasizes that in the event of a fire outbreak, the affected residents would face serious challenges. ADO1 Alex King Nartey, the Public Relations Officer […] The post There’s no functional
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
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
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
Haruna Iddrisu, the immediate past Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of breaching the constitution regarding the re-composition of the Parliamentary Service Board. According to the Tamale South MP, Bagbin failed to comply with Article 124 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the formation of a committee to advise […] The post Haruna
Esinam Afua Poku The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Ghana, has joined the global commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) with a call for equal opportunities for Read More... The post Provide Equal Job Opportunities For Women – ICU
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
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Anthony Oppong, Chairman of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in the Ashanti Region, has reiterated calls for the government to abolish the COVID-19 levy. He argues that these taxes are burdening traders’ revenue, especially since the COVID-19 has been declared by the World Health Organisation as no longer a […] The post GUTA
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
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:
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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