Health
Early detection and treatment of cervical cancer crucial
Mr. Rocky Tettedzie, a Physician Assistant at the Pleasant Medical Centre, has emphasised the importance of preventing and detecting cervical cancer early.
Mr. Tettedzie said this during a talk on preventive healthcare as part of the Ghana Journalist…
Management of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital interacts with media
The Management of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital has called on the media to carefully follow up with the facility on public information shared with them by some aggrieved clients.
This would ensure that verified and accurate reports are generate…
Media is key in eliminating malaria in Ghana – Dr Boateng
Dr Paul Boateng, the Case Management Focal Person for the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), says the media has key roles to play to ensure Ghana achieves its malaria elimination objectives.
He said as key stakeholders, the media should w…
First Lady launches Friends of Children’s Hospital
The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has called for investment into the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital to help children develop to their full potential.
She said investing in the Hospital would help to pay special attention to children’…
HIV in Ashanti: 10 people were infected daily in 2023
Ten people were estimated to have been infected by HIV daily in the Ashanti Region in 2023, according to the Ghana AIDS Commission’s (GAC) 2023 HIV estimates and projections.
The region, which had HIV population of 66,322, recorded 3,650 new
Nangombe urges caution amid Mpox outbreak in SA
WINDHOEK: Ministry of Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe has advised members of the public to exercise caution after cases of monkeypox (Mpox) were reported in South Africa.
Nangombe in an interview with Nampa indicated that …
Tema GJA Chapter marks 75th anniversary with health screening for members
The Tema Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), in partnership with the Pleasant Medical Centre, has organised a free health screening for its members as part of the 75th anniversary celebration of the association.
The anniversary is on …
Health facilities in three regions receive medical equipment, logistics
Medical equipment and logistics worth GhS2.3 million to ensure improved health care delivery for 164,586 individuals have been donated to 54 health facilities located in nine districts in the Northern, Savannah and Upper East Regions.
The medical equ…