Health
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…
SIC Ladies Association Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Activities
Accra: The SIC Ladies Association (SICLA) has announced a series of initiatives to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed globally in October, aims to encourage screening and diminish the disease’s impact, which…
Ada East District Begins National HPV Vaccination
Ada east: The Ada East District Health Directorate has begun the national Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination exercise in the district. The exercise, which commenced on October 08 and will end on October 11, 2025, is estimated to reach about
Ghana Health Service Launches Free HPV Vaccination Campaign for Young Girls
Kumasi: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated a complimentary Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at girls aged nine to 14. Vaccinations are being administered at schools, health centers, and designated vaccination sites to ai…
Upper East Health Directorate Launches HPV Vaccination Campaign in Schools
Bolgatanga: The Upper East Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated a six-day vaccination campaign against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) targeting basic schools across the region.
According to Ghana News Agency, health p…
SICCA Calls for Support from Religious and Traditional Leaders on Sickle Cell Awareness
Abokobi: The Sickle Cell Condition Advocates (SICCA) has urged religious groups and traditional leaders to bolster efforts in educating their communities about sickle cell disease. This call was made during the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s annual De…
GHS Begins Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign Targeting Young Girls
Accra: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the commencement of its nationwide vaccination campaign, aiming to vaccinate over 2.5 million young girls against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). In the Greater Accra Region, the campaign will span …