Health
Sickle Cell Pioneer Prof Felix Konotey-Ahulu Passes On
Accra: Ghana and the global medical community are mourning the passing of Professor Felix Israel Domeno Konotey-Ahulu, a renowned Ghanian physician and scientist who died peacefully in London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was 94.
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Mahama Revokes Appointment of Anne Sansa Daly as NHIA Board Member
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has with immediate effect, revoked the appointment of Madam Anne Sansa Daly as a Board Member of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Callistus Mahama, the Executive …
Health Authorities in Ashanti Region Report No Mpox Cases, Intensify Surveillance Efforts
Kumasi: The Ashanti Region has not recorded any confirmed cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) with all 10 suspected cases testing negative as health officials continue to monitor the situation closely.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng,…
Consult Your Healthcare Provider for Mental Health Support-Dr Bakari
Wangarakrom: Dr. Magdalen Bakari, Lead Specialist for Health Services at Goldfields Ghana, has urged Ghanaians to seek assistance from mental health professionals if they encounter challenges with their mental health. Mental health, she emphasized, is…
NCCE Marks 2025 African Vaccination Week with Women Fellowship
Accra: The Korle Klottey Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has observed the 2025 African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week with the Women Fellowship of the Osu Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Accra. …
Western North Health Directorate Engages Stakeholders on Cholera Prevention
Western North: The Western North Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has organized a stakeholder meeting to formulate strategies aimed at preventing a potential cholera outbreak during the forthcoming rainy season.
According to Ghana Ne…
World Hypertension Day: Journalists in Bolgatanga Record High Blood Pressures
Bolgatanga: Some journalists in the Upper East Region have recorded high Blood Pressures (BPs) at a screening exercise organized by the Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in Bolgatanga. The journalists, from various media ou…
Vaccinate Every Child, Everywhere – NCCE Advocates
Accra: Mr. Edem Afeeva, the Director of the Ayawaso West Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), emphasized the necessity of ensuring that all Ghanaian children receive vaccinations, regardless of their geographic …