Health
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Agona West: Ghana Health Service records 11 cholera cases
The Ghana Health Service in the Agona West District of the Central Region is dealing with some 214 suspected cases of cholera in the Municipality. Of…
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National Health Insurance Authority applauds Mahama’s decision to uncap its budget
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed its profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling his promise to un…
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Research shows oral sex is the leading cause of throat cancer
In a concerning revelation, recent research by Hisham Mehanna, Professor at the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham, h…
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We remain on high alert for CSM cases in northern Ghana,says GHS
With the dry weather setting in from January, residents in northern Ghana are at heightened risk of seasonal Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) outbreaks…
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Ashanti region reports first Cholera cases in three districts
The Ashanti Region has reported its first five confirmed cholera cases across three districts. Sekyere South District has the highest number, with th…
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Cholera Outbreak: 35 dead, more than 4,000 suspected cases reported
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported 35 deaths and 4,155 suspected cholera cases across five regions since the outbreak began in October 2024.…
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Telecel Ghana Foundation’s healthfest provides care to over 400 Techiman residents
Telecel Ghana Foundation advanced its mission to improve health and well-being through its flagship Healthfest initiative, hosting a successful healt…
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Study proves US obesity rates fall for the 1st time in over a decade
In a groundbreaking recent study, researchers found that the obesity rate among adults in the United States has observed a declined for the first tim…
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Cholera outbreak in Western region claims 14 lives
The Western Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Yaw Ofori Yeboah, has confirmed 14 fatalities from the ongoing cholera outbreak, with Sekondi-T…
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UK and US commit $2.9 million to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system
The United Kingdom and United States have announced a joint contribution of nearly $3 million (GHS 44 million) to support Ghana’s efforts to enhance …