Health
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 …
Ghana’s MPOX Cases Rise to 670 with Three Deaths
Accra: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported an increase in Mpox infections, with 13 new cases bringing the total to 670 as of October 8. The outbreak, which began on May 15, 2025, has resulted in three deaths and
Elmina Polyclinic Upgraded to Government Hospital after 51 Years
Elmina: The government has upgraded the Elmina Polyclinic in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality into a fully-fledged Government Hospital, marking a major milestone in healthcare delivery in the area.
According to Ghana News Agency, …
HeFRA Crackdowns on Unlicensed Health Facility Operators
Accra: The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has launched an aggressive, nationwide enforcement exercise to compel all public and private health facilities to comply with the mandatory minimum standards for safe and quality healthcare. The l…
Anti-Drugs Taskforce Makes Strides in Curbing Drug Abuse
According to ghana news agency:ilogramme sacks of snuff traced to Tamale, with investigations currently underway. It also closed a facility at Ullo in the Jirapa Municipality for illegally selling tramadol and other addictive substances, including mor…
Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui Supports Keta Municipal Hospital’s Dialysis Unit
Keta: Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, the Dufia of Anyako and Paramount Chief of Amugo-Vego Traditional Area in the Volta Region, has made a significant donation to the dialysis unit at Keta Municipal Hospital. This contribution aims to bolster health…