Health
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Patient Exploitation: 19 midwives face charges
Management of the Wa Municipal Hospital has directed 19 staff of the facility to refund various sums of money believed to have been illegally earned …
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Only 16% of newborns in Ghana are vaccinated against Hepatitis B within the first 24 hours after birth- WHO
Raphael Godlove Ahenu, the founder and CEO of Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), an anti-corruption NGO based in Sunyani, has raised concerns about th…
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NHIA disburses GH¢400m to settle outstanding claims
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has allocated GH¢400 million to settle outstanding claims from healthcare providers across the country…
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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will restart elective surgeries on September 3 after fixing the faulty elevator
Patients scheduled for elective surgeries at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s surgical unit can now breathe a sigh of relief. The hospital has announced …
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Korle Bu fixes elevator after Akandoh’s 24-hour ultimatum
The malfunctioning elevator in the Department of Surgery at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has been swiftly repaired after Kwabena Mintah Akandoh,…
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Kwabena Mintah Akandoh blocked from inspecting lift at Korle Bu’s surgical department
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, was prevented by authorities at the Department of Surgery at the Korle B…
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Food and Drugs Authority warns Public against consumption of Palm Oil contaminated with Sudan dye
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing palm oil due to ongoing concerns about adulter…
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Eight confirmed cases of measles in VR raise concerns- Dr Djokoto
The Volta Region has reported eight confirmed cases of measles this year. While this number is below the epidemic threshold, Dr. Kwesi Senanu Djokoto…
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We need approximately 25 more dialysis machines to operate effectively- KATH
The management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has highlighted the urgent need for more dialysis machines to accommodate the growing number …
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49% of pregnant women in Tema Metropolis diagnosed with Anaemic at 36 weeks
Records from health facilities for the first half of the year reveal that over 49% of pregnant women in the Tema Metropolis were found to be anemic a…