HEALTH

An equipment purchased by the government for the treatment of cancer at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) is lying idle because some of its components are missing. The linear accelerator machine is one of a number of machines…
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Dr. Oheneba Owusu-Danso, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), has called for an urgent review of the country’s maternal health strategies to bring down the increasing deaths. He said the growing…
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Miss Noella Wiyaala, a top Ghanaian Afro-pop singer and songwriter together with some of her fans took part in a free HIV Testing Services during the 61st Independence Day parade at the Jubilee Park in Wa. The Afro-pop singer and…
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Dr John Tampouri, Medical Superintendent, Volta Regional Hospital, has said that blood remained crucial in efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates and appealed to the public to support blood donation activities. He said…
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Members of Parliament and Staff of the Parliament were on Wednesday screened for various medical conditions and treated at a free screening exercise organised by the Ghana Kidney Association (GKA) to mark World Kidney Day. The…
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In Canada, more than 500 doctors and residents, as well as over 150 medical students, have signed a public letter protesting their own pay raises. “We, Quebec doctors who believe in a strong public system, oppose the recent salary…
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Dr. Efua Owusu Ansah, a Dietician at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has cautioned Ghanaians especially children against excessive consumption of noodles since it does not contain any nutrients nor fibre. Dr Ansah further…
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A psychologist at the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Dr. Emmanuel Hopseon, has suggested that children who witness armed robbery attacks in their homes should be made to seek help from psychologists or counselors. This he explained…
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Rates of unintended pregnancy have decreased globally since 1990, according to a new study made available to the Ghana News Agency. While the unintended pregnancy rate fell worldwide from 1990–1994 to 2010–2014, it dropped less sharply…
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has directed health facilities in the country not to refer any suspected Lassa fever cases to Tema General Hospital or any higher institution. Health facilities from CHPS compound to higher institutions…
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