Health
GHS/Yinson/WARA collaborate to mark malaria day in Kejebril
The Ghana Health Service, Yinson Ghana, and the West Africa Rescue Association (WARA) have collaborated in series of activities to mark World Malaria Day in Kejebril community in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region.
The strategic partn…
Maternal hypertension and diabetes can cause birth defect – Wellness Nurse
Hypertensive and diabetic expectant mothers have been advised to strictly follow the instructions of their caretakers, as the two conditions, if uncontrolled, can cause birth defects in babies.
Mrs Cecilia Ankomah, a Principal Nursing Officer in char…
The Hunger Project Ghana, GHS commemorate World Malaria Day
The Hunger Project (THP) Ghana, in partnership with the Asuogyaman District Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has commemorated this year’s World Malaria Day at Sapor in the Eastern Region.
World Malaria Day is an international commemorat…
Immunization Day: Unvaccinated children on the rise
A survey report conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows that the percentage of children 24 to 35 months not fully vaccinated based on the national schedule declined by 15.1 percentage points between 2014 and 2022.?
The survey showed
African vaccination, child health promotion week launched in Accra
The African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion week, 2024, was on Tuesday launched in Accra with an appeal to parents to ensure that children up to two years old received the right dosses of vaccines required to protect them against
Cervical cancer vaccination to be part of routine vaccination in Ghana
Cervical cancer (human Papillomavirus HPV) vaccination is to be mainstream into the routine vaccination programmes in Ghana to make it accessible to all women and girls from the appropriate age.
Dr Naziru Tanko Mohammed, Deputy Programmes Manager, Ex…
Prioritise medical check-ups – Madam Sekyere Tijani urges the public
Madam Sherifa Sekyere-Tijani, Nkwanta South Constituency Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party in the Oti Region, has urged the public to prioritise their health needs and go for regular check-ups.
She said this would ensure a healthy bo…
Mama Hodzige seeks support for Menstrual Hygiene Project
Mama Hodzige II, Divisional Queen mother of Klik or-Agblorgame, has appealed to individuals and corporate organisations interested in the development of the girl-child to support her ‘Menstrual Hygiene Project’ with menstrual pads.
Engaging with the …