Health
GHS Designates Officers to Assist PWDs in Health Facilities
Accra: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has designated officers at regional and district hospitals nationwide to assist persons living with disabilities (PWDs) seeking care. These officers will guide PWDs from the outpatient department through consultat…
Western Regional Minister Vows to Combat Water Pollution from Illegal Mining
Takoradi: Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has expressed his resolve to take decisive actions to tackle the pollution of water bodies caused by illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the Region. He stated that despite the challenges, …
Western Regional Minister Vows to Combat Water Pollution from Illegal Mining
Takoradi: Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has expressed his resolve to take decisive actions to tackle the pollution of water bodies caused by illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the Region. He stated that despite the challenges, …
Lands Minister Expresses Concern Over Low Resolution of Mining Court Cases
Accra: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has expressed concern over the low adjudication rate of mining-related cases in the courts. Out of 800 cases filed, fewer than 40 have been resolved successfully.
Accor…
Klikor Chief Prioritises Health of Subjects, Enrolls 2,000 onto NHIS
Klikor: Torgbui Tsifokpe, Chief of Klikor Afuta, Ketu South, in a move to prioritise the health and wellbeing of his subjects, has enrolled about 2,000 residents onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
According to Ghana News Agency, Torgb…
Anaemia among Pregnant Women Declines in Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality
Tarkwa: Mrs. Wilhelmina Tiwaah Duah Morttey, the Municipal Director of Health Services in Tarkwa Nsuaem, has announced a significant decline in anaemia among pregnant women within the municipality. This development marks a notable achievement, as addr…
Health Minister Calls for United Front to Eliminate Cholera
Accra: Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has applauded health workers for their efforts in managing the cholera outbreak affecting communities in the Central Region. He assured that the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service…
Bongo District Records Drastic Reduction in Neonatal Deaths
Bolgatanga: Neonatal deaths in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region have significantly reduced from 2.6 per 1000 live births in 2023 to 0.3 per 1000 live births in 2024, as stated by Ms Estella Abazesi, the District Director