HEALTH

In a significant gesture of compassion, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has donated GHS 800,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as Mahama Cares, to support patients living with chronic non-communicable…
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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has launched the first edition of its Health Train, a flagship health outreach aimed at improving preventive healthcare and promoting health awareness within communities where the bank operates. The…
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The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST-Ghana) has called on the government to ban alcohol in sachets in Ghana, to safeguard public health, especially among children. It said, “These small, inexpensive, and easy-to-hide…
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President John Dramani Mahama has hinted at a comprehensive rollout of free primary healthcare across Ghana, promising that the initiative will guarantee access to essential medical services for all citizens. He shared details of the…
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The Western Regional Directorate of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has safely disposed of 1.5 metric tonnes of seized goods at the landfill site in Sofokrom.  Principal Officer Francis Edem Odum said the post-market surveillance led…
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Coastal communities across the Volta Region have received a major boost to safety and resilience following the official launch of the Fisherfolk Sustainability Network (FSN) in Keta. The ceremony brought together traditional leaders,…
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Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has underscored the government’s commitment to improving specialist healthcare delivery in the country. According to her, the focus is on expanding access to high-quality medical…
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In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Telecel Foundation joined the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to launch a nationwide cervical cancer awareness and screening campaign, aimed at improving early detection and reducing…
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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged consumers to report any suspicious products or food preparation practices, particularly those involving substances with unusual chemical odours. The call follows a viral social media video…
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The Dorcas Baidu Foundation has once again demonstrated compassion by paying medical bills worth GH¢24,000 for five burn patients at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Burns Centre, as part of its annual charity initiative. The donation,…
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