The Deputy Health Minister-designate and Member of Parliament for Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has proposed a strategy to address the issue of unemployed nurses by suggesting their training and exportation to generate funds for the country. Amid concerns raised by stakeholders about health professionals leaving Ghana due to unfavourable working […] The post Unemployed
Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Celebration has been launched in the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua. This year’s celebration, which will be held at the newly commissioned Koforidua Youth Resource Center, is under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” The President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, will be the special guest of honour for the anniversary […] The post Ghana’s
In a collaborative effort aimed at tackling the escalating Buruli ulcer and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) crisis, Pecan Energies Ltd has joined forces with the Buruli Ulcer Victim Aid (BUVA) Foundation to provide vital resources to the community of Duaponko in the Afigya Kwabre North district of the Ashanti region. The initiative includes the installation […] The post Pecan
Stakeholders present at the launch The Ghana Health Service (GHS) with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO-UK) have launched a report Read More... The post Make Maternal Mental Health A Priority
The National Health Insurance Authority’s Executive Management, led by Chief Executive Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has embarked on a four-day working tour to the Northern Zone to inaugurate some completed projects. The tour, which started on February 14, 2024, includes the Upper West, Upper East, Savannah, North East, and Northern Regions and is expected to […] The post NHIA
Russia’s most significant opposition leader for the past decade, Alexei Navalny, has died in an Arctic Circle jail, the prison service said. Seen as President Vladimir Putin’s most vociferous critic, Navalny was serving a 19-year jail term on charges widely considered politically motivated. He was moved to one of Russia’s toughest penal colonies late last […] The post Putin
Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has vehemently debunked claims that a Chinese prisoner escaped during treatment at the hospital. The Chinese national, who was serving a one-year sentence at Nsawam Prison for theft and other serious offenses had escaped. The incident occurred after the individual allegedly feigned illness and was subsequently transferred […] The post Chinese
If you see blood in your stool or toilet paper, you might be concerned. But while blood in stool can signal a serious problem, it isn’t always the case. Here’s what you need to know about the possible causes of bloody stools and what you and your doctor should do if you discover a problem. […] The post Causes of Blood in Stool (Hematochezia) appeared first on The
The Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has stated that he will engage health workers to find ways of reducing the numbers of health professionals travelling abroad to seek greener pastures. In his first interview after his February 14 appointment, Dr. Okoe Boye emphasized that it is sometimes not about the programs a […] The post I’ll consult
They say the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and we agree! A homemade meal is far more romantic than even the fanciest restaurant, even if you’re not the greatest cook. In fact, it’s more romantic especially if you’re not a seasoned chef! But with these recipes, your special someone might think you were. […] The post Valentine’s Day Dinner For Two appeared first
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi MTN Ghana Foundation has held its annual blood donation exercise dubbed ‘Save A Life’ campaign in the Western Region to collect about 750 pints of blood. The ‘Save a Life’ campaign organized on February 14 every year mobilizes the public to voluntarily donate blood to support the Blood Bank at […] The post MTN
The Holy Family Hospital in Techiman, located in the Bono East Region, has achieved a major medical milestone, becoming a level four SafeCare-rated health institution. The hospital has also been fully accredited by the Health Facility Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) as a secondary-level health facility. The facility has also been accredited by the College of Physicians […] The post
The confluence of social responsibility and innovation has become a potent engine for positive change in the dynamic economic and societal scene. The idea that social commitment fosters creativity is becoming more and more popular as businesses realize how important it is to play a part in the larger community. This article examines the mutually […] The post Social commitment;
The Jospong Group of Companies has supported the Bank Hospital with a cheque for GHc120,000. The gesture which forms part of the Group’s corporate social responsibility it is aimed at assisting with the medical bills of renal patients at the hospital. Presenting the cheque, the Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs at Zoomlion Ghana Ltd. […] The post Jospong
On January 28, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – from which all three had been suspended following the military coups that overthrew their democratically elected governments. This represents the greatest crisis the bloc has faced since its establishment in 1975. The three […] The post
The Ministry of Health has stated that it is in discussions with the Ministry of Finance to secure funds for the release of allowances for the members of the Rotational Nurses and Midwifery Association (RNMA). This is in response to the demands from the RNMA, which issued a two-week ultimatum to the government, demanding the […] The post MoH to release allowances of rotational
Some mobile money users in the Ashanti Region are sceptical about the promise Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia gave concerning the scrapping of the e-levy if he becomes president of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022 by the Akufo-Addo government. While delivering a public lecture on his vision for the country after he […] The post Scrapping
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has cautioned the public to wear face masks to reduce exposure to dust. It has also advised the public to limit outdoor activities, especially for children. This follows the increase in the intensity of the harmattan, resulting in very dusty weather conditions across the country, confirmed by the Environmental Protection […] The post Intense
A group calling itself the Sunyani Youth Development Association has registered its displeasure with the abandonment of the Bono Regional Library project, which has been left to rot two decades after it was started. The Bono Regional Library was initiated in 2003 by the former member of Parliament for Sunyani, Joseph Henry Mensah, but it […] The post Group demands
Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has praised the life-saving impact of logistic delivery company Zipline, in enhancing healthcare accessibility across Ghana. In a stirring speech delivered at the launch of his visionary plans for Ghana, Dr. Bawumia recounted a personal tragedy that inspired his relentless pursuit of innovative solutions to save lives. Reflecting on the […] The post Bawumia
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