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UE/R: Nurse Sponsors Surgeries for 15 Poor Patients
The young nurse who grabbed headlines early in 2018 for constructing a dream mega hospital unassisted to make healthcare services more accessible in his impoverished region has taken one more compassionate step, sponsoring 15 poor patients…
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‘Herbalists, Prayer Camps Impeding HIV Fight’
The Ghana Aids Commission has noted that activities of herbalists and prayer camps across the country are impeding the fight against HIV/AIDS in Ghana.
Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Head of National AIDS Control Programme at the Ghana Aids…
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Kaneshie Market Women Educated on Basic Hygiene
A community-based organisation in the Ablekuma Central District, Janok Foundation, has educated the Kaneshie Market Women on basic hygiene as part of this year’s World Health Day.
The Day was on the theme: “Universal Health for All,”…
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HIV Prevalence Among Pregnant Women Declines – Report
The prevalence of HIV among pregnant women, attending antenatal clinics in the country is on a downward trend.
Linear trend analysis has confirmed a declining epidemic since the year 2000, placing the median prevalence for 2017 at 2.1…
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Allow NACOB to Regulate Tramadol Imports – Mental Health Authority
The Mental Health Authority (MHA) wants the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) to be allowed to regulate the importation of tramadol into Ghana.
According to the Authority, the Narcotic Drugs Law must be amended by Parliament to allow NACOB…
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We’re Broke – Mental Health Authority
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Mental Health Authority, Dr Akwasi Osei, has revealed that the authority has been broke for the past two years.
This, he said, is hindering the Authority from living up to expectation.…
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Unemployed Nurses To Demonstrate Again Over NABCO
Some unemployed nurses and health professionals in the country have threatened to stage another demonstration after the government’s failure to review the terms of the Nation Builders’ Corps (NABCO).
The nurses, who met the Vice…
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Greater Accra, Ashanti Regions Lead in HIV Prevalence Rate
The Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions are currently having the highest HIV rates in the country, according to a recent report.
Per the latest figures, the two regions have overtaken Brong Ahafo and Volta Regions which topped in 2016.…
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Health Exams Each Woman Should Run
Spinal evaluation is one of the most important exams every woman should run because after the various pregnancies and child births, carrying of heavy hand bags, walking on high heeled shoes, bending to sweep etc, what is the integrity of…
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Maternal Mortality Still A Challenge – Rebecca
First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has noted that maternal mortality still remains a major healthcare problem in Ghana.
She said that collective responsibility on the part of all Ghanaians will reduce the risks that pregnant women face while…
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