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Akandoh vows to crackdown unregistered drug infiltration
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has raised concerns over the increasing influx of unregistered drugs into Ghana’s pharmaceutical market and has pledged to halt further production of such drugs.
He cautioned that the…
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FDA suspends Aveo Pharmaceuticals’ certification over opioid smuggling
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification of Aveo Pharmaceuticals, an Indian drug manufacturer, following revelations of its involvement in the illegal distribution of opioid-based…
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300 health personnel in Effutu to handle Cholera spread
The Ghana Health Service has deployed 300 personnel to the Effutu area in the Central Region to commence the cholera vaccination exercise.
The Agona Swedru area has also trained 108 personnel who have also commenced vaccination according…
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Dr. Louisa Named World Oral Health Ambassador
The FDI World Dental Federation has announced Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla, Ghana’s celebrated dental surgeon and public health advocate, as its Global Ambassador for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, ahead of the 2025 World Oral…
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Broken Oxygen Plant for 37 Military Hospital Fixed
The government has installed new equipment at the 37 Military Hospital, ensuring stable and sufficient oxygen production and supply after the hospital’s oxygen plant was out of service.
The plant’s failure had threatened the supply of…
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Health Minister, Akandoh Engages Korea Ambassador
The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s healthcare sector as the Korean Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Park Kyongsig, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, at the…
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UHAS introduces 9 new programmes
The University of Health and Allied Sciences in the Volta Region has introduced nine new programmes for the 2024/2025 academic years.
The programmes included Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor of Health Service…
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Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana to hold Pharma Excellence Awards in March 2025
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) will hold the maiden PSGH Pharma Excellence Awards on March 21, 2025, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of corporate bodies and individuals…
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CSM outbreak: Over 129 cases recorded, 16 dead – Akandoh
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has provided an update on the cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak in the Upper West region, revealing that over 129 cases have been recorded as of Sunday, February 16.
Unfortunately,…
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GHANET launches HIV and AIDS awareness campaign
The Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) has launched an awareness drive urging the citizenry in Ghana to keep their health and wellness as priorities.
Employing the tag line “Spread Love, Not the Virus,” the initiative shall enlighten…
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