Health
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Bawumia engages young medical professionals and students on challenges in the health sector
Written by; Regina Bless NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has held discussions with representatives of Ghana’s young medical professionals and students to better understand the challenges affectin…
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Free primary healthcare rollout: GHS engages health unions
Written by; Regina Bless The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has engaged leaders of key health sector unions as part of preparations for the rollout of t…
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Cancer: Why early detection can save lives
Written by; Regina Bless Cancer remains one of the major health challenges facing people around the world. It occurs when abnormal cells in the body grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts …
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Over 4 million non-compliant baby diapers seized nationwide
More than four million baby diapers described as fake, unregistered or non-compliant have been confiscated across Ghana following a nationwide market surveillance exercise conducted by the Food and D…
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Free primary healthcare rolled out in 135 districts nationwide
Written by; Regina Bless The government has commenced the nationwide rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare programme in 135 districts, in a major move aimed at bringing essential healthcare services…
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Kontomire Is More Than A Favourite Ghanaian Food — Here’s Why It Deserves A Place On Your Plate
By Zainab Ali For generations, kontomire has been a familiar part of Ghanaian meals. Whether prepared as stew, added to sauces or served alongside traditional dishes, cocoyam leaves remain a favourit…
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Breast Care International Urges Women To Prioritize Breast Health
Breast Care International (BCI), a leading breast cancer awareness organization in Ghana, has urged women to make their breast health a top priority. The organization says early detection remains the…
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Free Primary Healthcare: 4,574 Facilities Now Providing Services Nationwide
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has disclosed that 4,574 health facilities across Ghana are currently providing services under the government’s Free Primary Health Care programme. The initiati…
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GHS Director-General tasks FPHC committee to ensure effective rollout
Written by; Regina Bless The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has tasked members of the newly inaugurated Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) Implementation C…
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GHS strengthens specialised Healthcare Partnership as global Mercy begins 10-month mission in Ghana
Written by; Regina Bless The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality surgical and specialised healthcare as the hospital ship Global Mercy begins a 10-…