HEALTH

Almost a month after the first passenger died of the hantavirus on board the MV Hondius cruise ship, it has finally reached Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Intensive preparations have been under way to receive the ship in the port of…
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Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, Duncan Amoah, has called for the establishment of a dedicated medical fund to specifically support the retooling of health facilities across the country, as part of efforts to…
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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s bid for election onto the Expert Committee of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with…
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) has outlined key reforms aimed at strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system through the development of a National Health Compact focused on improving coordination, financing and accountability in the sector.…
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The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Bank Group, has launched a Regional Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy to drive a new era of stronger, more resilient healthcare systems across West and Central Africa.…
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The Central Regional Health Directorate has initiated a formal investigation into a reported maternal death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, a development that has sparked concern among residents and renewed attention on maternal…
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The Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, has announced plans by the hospital to introduce In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services and a Corporate Clinic before the end of 2026 as part of efforts…
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A test meant to unite families is instead tearing them apart one result at a time. It begins with hope. A father, working tirelessly in Canada, files documents to reunite with his wife and child. Forms are completed, fees are paid,…
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Ghana has turned down a proposed bilateral health agreement with the United States of America after negotiations collapsed over demands for access to sensitive health data, according to a Reuters report. The agreement was part of…
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The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has raised alarm over the growing illicit tobacco trade, warning that it poses serious public health risks and results in significant revenue…
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