Health
FDA Educates Nsawam Students on Tobacco Risks and Prevention
Nsawam: The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has organised its World No Tobacco Day awareness campaign, reaching over 850 students from Nsawam Senior High School at Okobeyeyie near Nsawam in the Eastern Region. Mrs. Anita Owusu Kuffour, Eastern Regional…
Twedie District Hospital Set to Commence Full Operations in June 2025
Twedie: The newly constructed Twedie District Hospital in the Atwima Kwanwoma District is set to begin full operations in June 2025, marking a significant milestone in improving healthcare delivery in the area. The announcement was made by the Distric…
Marigold Foundation Organises Extensive Health Screening in Gomoa Brofoyedru
Gomoa Brofoyedru: More than 1,000 residents of Gomoa Brofoyedru and surrounding areas, including school children and teachers, have benefited from a dental and health screening exercise organized by Marigold Foundation. The initiative saw collaboratio…
Ofi Supports Menstrual Hygiene with Reusable Pads Donation to 570 Girls in Konongo-Odumase
Konongo: A total of 570 girls from 23 schools in the Konongo and Nkawkaw districts have received reusable sanitary pads from ofi (olam food ingredients) Ghana Limited as part of activities marking this year’s World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The donation,…
NCCE and Ningo-Prampram Host Town-Hall Meeting on Child Vaccination in Afienya-Mataheko
Afienya-Mataheko: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Ningo-Prampram district has organized a town hall meeting focused on child vaccinations and health services for parents and guardians in the Afienya-Mataheko area.
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Stakeholders in Northern Region Bemoan Dwindling Funding Support for HIV and AIDS
Tamale: Stakeholders in the Northern Region have raised serious concerns over the dwindling funding support for HIV and AIDS campaigns. They indicated that such actions threatened ongoing efforts to respond to the spread of the disease, especially amo…
EPA Leads Tree Planting Initiative in Ketu North Schools Ahead of World Environment Day
Ketu North: Prof. Nana Ama Brown Klutse, the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), spearheaded a symbolic tree-planting exercise at Wovenu Senior High School (WOSSET) in Tadzewu and Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School (DZOS…
Upper West Regional Hospital Successfully Repairs Five Fistula Cases
Upper West: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Upper West Regional Hospital has successfully repaired five out of eight confirmed fistula cases free of charge over the weekend. The remaining three cases were deemed inoperable. These c…