Health
Experts bemoan deficiencies in Ghana’s cancer care, treatment
Experts in the cancer treatment ecosystem have expressed concern about Ghana’s high cancer patient mortality rate as a result of inadequate cancer care and treatment.
The experts, who included health professionals, academics, and policymakers, stated…
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital suspends haemodialysis service
The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has temporarily halted its hemodialysis services which cater for many individuals from the Central, Western and parts of Eastern Regions.
According to the facility, the suspension was necessary to uphold the continuou…
Bodi District NHIA sensitises public on Health Insurance Scheme
The Bodi District office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has organised a keep-fit exercise as means to educate the public on the importance of registering onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
The exercise formed part of…
Volta Health Network medical outreach benefits hundreds in Kpando, Anfoega
A medical outreach by the Volta Health Network (VHN), a network of medical personnel and other individuals interested in healthcare delivery in the Volta region, has benefited hundreds of people in Kpando and Anfoega communities.
The Network hosted b…
Men’s Fellowship of Covenant Family Community Church undertakes maiden health initiative
The Kingsmen Fellowship of the Covenant Family Community Church has commenced its first health project, which includes health screenings and blood donation.
The event, which was held at the church’s premises in Accra, witnessed church members and com…
Pharmaceutical Society calls for swift clearing of locked-up commodities
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has urged the Minister of Health to ensure that the locked-up Global Fund commodities at the port are released on time as promised.
A statement issued by the PSGH and copied to the Ghana
Presbyterian Primary Health Centre guides mothers in nutritious meal preparation for children
The Presbyterian Health Centre at Salaga under the Presbyterian Primary Health Care (PPHC) has held a nutrition showcase event on using local food items to prepare nutritious foods for children under five years.
The day’s event, which took place at
Okoe Boye meets Finance Ministry, GRA officials to expedite clearance of Global Fund commodities
Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, Minister of Health, has met officials of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to expedite the clearance of essential health commodities donated by the Global Fund.
The move followed a statement