Health
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 …
Rising Temperatures Threaten Health and Livelihoods in Sekondi-Takoradi, Survey Finds
Sekondi-takoradi: A survey conducted by the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has revealed that residents in the metropolis are experiencing significant impacts from rising temperatures, affecting their health, mobility, and essential serv…
Trust Hospital Launches Pioneering Breast Cancer Survivors Support Community
Accra: In a significant move to bolster breast cancer awareness and support, The Trust Hospital Company Limited has introduced the Breast Cancer Survivors Support Community. This initiative, launched on October 22, coincides with the hospital’s Pink O…
STMA Launches Six-Year Strategic Plan to Enhance Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
SEKONDI: The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has unveiled a six-year strategic plan aimed at addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges in the metropolis. The plan, developed in collaboration with the Open Government Sup…
UNICEF Launches Training Program in Ashanti to Combat Lead Poisoning
KUMASI: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has initiated a program in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate to train healthcare workers on preventing lead poisoning. This effort aligns with Ghana’s participation in Intern…
Community Water and Sanitation Agency Promotes Handwashing in Tamale
TAMALE: The Community Water and Sanitation Agency, in partnership with World Vision, has commemorated Handwashing with Soap Day in Tamale to enhance hygiene practices across the Northern Region. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the significan…