HEALTH

HIV among pregnant mothers keeps surging in Brong-Ahafo with the prevalence rate hovering around 2.0 percent in the region, according to the 2017 HIV sentinel survey. There is sharp drift of HIV prevalence to urban areas in the region -…
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The National AIDS Control Programme has recorded 2,648 new cases of people infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the Western Region. According to their 2017 annual review report, the figures comprises of 988 males and…
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Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a 'contact lens' patch with micro-needles that could provide a painless and efficient alternative to current methods of treating eye diseases such…
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The first international review to compare night owls with early risers outlines the health risks associated with preferring late nights. However, these risks may not be set in stone. A recent review takes a fresh look at the impact of…
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The manufacturing arm of Ernest Chemists Limited as part of its societal works has donated assorted medications to the Kwahu Government Hospital at Atibie in the Eastern Region. According to the pharmacy giants, the medications are to…
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Dr. Robert Mensah, a reproductive health expert at the United Nations Population Fund Population (UNFPA), has reiterated the need for more pragmatic actions to reduce maternal mortality in Ghana. Dr Mensah said despite all efforts by…
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Minority Spokesperson on Health, Joseph Yieleh Chireh has downplayed the significance of the service agreement between the government and Zipline International Incorporated for the use of drone technology to deliver blood and other health…
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Patients receiving healthcare at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are still in shock over reports of an alleged issuance of contaminated blood to a patient at the hospital. KATH, one of the country’s premier health facilities,…
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The management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’s (KATH) decision to set up an Endowment Fund to help improve the infrastructure and equipment base of the hospital seems like a good decision. The management of KATH had targeted GH₵ 120…
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ALL ROADS in the Ashanti regional capital will today lead to the plush Golden Bean Hotel for the official launch of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Endowment Fund. The hospital is presently in critical need of modern equipment…
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