Health
NPP Organiser, Parliamentary Candidate organise free health screening exercise for residents
Mr Felix Ade, the Oti Regional Organiser for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in collaboration with Mr James Mamudu, the Parliamentary candidate for Krachi Nchumuru, has organised a health screening exercise for constituents.
Mr Ade explained that the h…
Frequent medication errors in health facilities threatening patient safety
The Minster of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, says the health facilities need to pay critical attention to medication safety to avert medication errors, inaccurate diagnosis, and inappropriate treatment, threatening patient safety.
He said studies …
Nursing and Midwifery Council to announce new fees, charges May 22
The Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council says it will announce new fees and charges effective Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
In a press release copied to the Ghana News Agency on Monday, May 20, it indicated that the
Professional Diaspora Nurses Foundation supports five schools
The Professional Diaspora Nurses Foundation (PDNF), a non-profit health organisation based in the United States of America and focuses on improving nursing education using evidence-based practices in Ghana, has donated medical equipment to five school…
Almost half of Ghanaian youth are into alcohol consumption – UNICEF Report
A UNICEF Situation of Adolescents in Ghana Report has indicated that in 2016 almost half of all young boys from ages 15 to 19 in Ghana engage in binge alcohol consumption.
Also, substance use among adolescents, particularly the use of
Commercial Drivers trained on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid administration?
Some commercial drivers plying their trade within the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions have been trained in how to resuscitate a person with cardiac arrest and administer first aid to injured persons.?
The training brought together 20 drivers who we…
Public Health nurse advocates collaboration among midwives
Madam Monica Sadungu, Upper East Regional Public Health Nurse, Ghana Health Service (GHS), has called for collaboration among nurses and midwives in the Region to reduce maternal mortality.
She said if midwives attended to expectant mothers, especial…
Prioritise the wellbeing of your children – GHS urges mothers
Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director General, Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged mothers and caregivers to prioritise the wellbeing of children.
Dr Kuma-Aboagye said being conscious of the progress of their babies and adhering to the nutritional nee…