Health
Traditional Medicine Practice Council Targets Illegal Operators in Accra
Accra: The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has initiated a robust compliance exercise targeting unauthorized operators within Accra, aiming to uphold public safety and enforce the Traditional Medicine Practice Act, 2000, Act 575. This act…
Regular Handwashing Key to Preventing Infections, Emphasizes WaterAid Ghana
Chuchuliga: WaterAid Ghana, a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) focused organization, has highlighted the critical role of regular handwashing with soap as a fundamental and cost-effective measure to prevent infections and promote public health. Th…
ICT Department of Ghana Health Service Honoured for Excellence in Digital Health Innovation
Accra: The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department of the GHS, under the Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PPMED), has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award for its outstanding leadership, innovation, and…
Health Ministry Amplifies Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Ghana’s Healthcare System
Accra: Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has announced a strategic focus on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and concessional financing arrangements to attract private sector investment in critical areas like diagnostics, telemedicin…
President Kagame Backs Operational Launch of Africa Medicines Agency as Rwanda Hosts Headquarters
Kigali: Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, the Director-General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA), has held a high-level discussion with the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, to finalize plans for the full operationalization of the agency in a move to advance…
Gold Fields Commitment to Breast Cancer Screening Yields Positive Results
Tarkwa: Gold Fields Ghana’s (GFG’s) commitment to breast cancer screening for its host communities in Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea Huni-Valley Municipalities has yielded positive results, making a difference.
According to Ghana News Agency, at Fiaseman…
Confirmed Strains of Influenza A: Ministry Alerts Public to Rising Cases
Accra: The Ministry of Health, through the Ghana Health Service, has announced a rise in seasonal influenza cases across parts of the country, urging the public to observe preventive measures to curb further spread.
According to Ghana News Agency, t…
African Medicines Agency Begins Full Operations as Director-General Meets Rwanda’s Minister of Health
Kigali: The African Medicines Agency (AMA) has officially commenced full operations at its Headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda. AMA’s operational launch is a step forward in strengthening Africa’s regulatory capacity, improving access to quality-assured me…