HEALTH

Dr. Kwame Addo-Kufuor yesterday paid glowing tributes to Ghanaian medical practitioners who have over the years rendered as he put it selfless service to their compatriots even as he advocated novelties in medical practice in the country.…
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The Central Regional Directorate of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has embarked on education on food safety for food vendors to promote hygienic food services to the public. The vendors are being sensitised on proper practices of…
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Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in partnership with Narcotics Control Board and Pharmacy Council on Tuesday engaged stakeholders in a six-hour forum on combating Tramadol abuse and illicit drugs in Upper West Regional capital, Wa. The…
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The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called for the involvement of the media in policy formulation so they could champion guidelines more effectively and efficiently. Mrs Audrey Francesca Dekalu, Treasurer of GJA, noted that the…
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Mother's Day is a celebration to honour mothers; celebrate motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. Many individuals and families use the occasion to express their appreciation towards mothers and mother figures…
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The Judiciary is ready to enforce laws on illicit drug trade as a means of curbing abuse of fake drugs and substances, a Supreme Court Judge, Mrs Justice Sophia Adinyira, has said. She has, however, called for the amendment of existing…
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Six persons into the trading of restricted drugs including tramadol, aphrodisiac and unapproved cosmetics have been fined GhC3000 each. A Koforidua Circuit Court presided over by Janet Animah Marfo convicted the six made up of five…
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Former President, John Dramani Mahama has expressed his dismay over the rise of Tramadol abuse and HIV/AIDS cases in the country. In a Facebook post to wish Muslims well during Ramadan which kicks off on Wednesday, the former President…
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Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health Authority, Dr Akwasi Osei has lamented over the increased number of drug related cases reported at the country’s mental health institutions in the year 2017. Dr Osei noted that the year under…
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The Ministry of Health will, next month, launch a medicine policy to deal with pharmaceutical crime, substance abuse and counterfeit medicine. The policy will also serve as the guideline and standard for stakeholders in the health sector…
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