Health
Coalition Calls on Ghanaian Government to Expedite Clearance of Family Planning Supplies at Tema Port
ACCRA: A coalition of 55 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) specializing in reproductive health has urged the Ghanaian government to expedite the clearance of essential Family Planning (FP) supplies and other medical products currently delayed at the …
Brigadier General Urges Support for Breast Cancer Patients Among Military Personnel
TAMALE: The General Officer Commanding Northern Command, Brigadier General Frank Nartey Tei, has called on military personnel to actively support friends and family members diagnosed with breast cancer, highlighting the detrimental effects of stigma o…
Breast Cancer Awareness Emphasized by Medical Officer in Ghana
Accra: Dr. Enyonam Abiti, a Medical Officer at the Pentecost Hospital in Madina, Accra, has urged women to prioritize their health by seeking professional medical care for breast cancer diagnosis and management. Her comments were made during a breast …
AngloGold Ashanti’s Health Screening Attracts Over 1,500 Participants in Tarkwa Nsuaem
Tarkwa nsuaem: More than 1,500 residents from Akyempim and surrounding areas participated in a free health screening organized by AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine. The quarterly medical outreach, aimed at promoting good health within the host communit…
Nestlé and Roche Launch Cancer Care Program for Employees in Accra
Accra: Nestlé Ghana has announced the launch of a comprehensive cancer care program for its employees and their dependents in partnership with Roche. The initiative, named the ‘Nestlé and Roche Cancer Care Program,’ aims to provide holistic cancer car…
Dialysis Services to Be Permanently Integrated into Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme
Kpandai: The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the permanent inclusion of dialysis services in Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), a move set to transform healthcare accessibility in the country. Dr. Da-Costa Aboagy…
**Stakeholders Discuss Progress and Potential of Mangrove Restoration in Anloga District**
Accra: Implementers of the Regenerative Development of Anlo Wetlands (ReDAW) Project are optimistic about the impacts of their initiative to restore mangroves along the Keta Lagoon, with the project aiming to protect the coastline and create sustainab…
Cancer Patients Urged to Avoid Self-Medication and Seek Early Medical Care
Sunyani: Miss Rita Oppong Yeboah, a Health Promotion Officer at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital, has issued a cautionary message to breast cancer patients, advising against self-medication and self-management of the disease. Instead, she emphasized the …