Health
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Korle Bu’s renal unit restricts access to inpatients, outpatients left in limbo
The Renal Unit at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has been opened to inpatients only despite announcements that outpatients would also have access to …
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World Health Organization announces mpox outbreak a global health emergency
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. WHO convened its emergency mpox co…
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Government did not support major pharmaceutical companies during COVID-19- Tobbin
Elder Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, Group Chairman of Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited (TPL), has revealed that major pharmaceutical companies did not receiv…
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Vaccines to fight Monkeypox outbreak could be delayed for months
Vaccines to address the escalating monkeypox (mpox) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighboring countries may not be avail…
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Teaching hospital at Tamale experiences technical glitch
The management of Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has reported technical problems with its Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), cau…
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Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital suspends prophylaxis treatments as Hemophilia medication runs low
Hemophilia patients at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are experiencing frustration due to an alleged shortage of medication. The Ghana Hemophi…
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Health Ministry debunks allegation of extortion for placement of newly qualified nurses and midwives
The Ministry of Health has denied allegations of extortion from unemployed nurses and midwives seeking job placements. It has warned trainee nurses a…
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Health authorities update emergency response to rising monkeypox cases
Ghana is revising its emergency response plans due to a rise in monkeypox cases in the region. The World Health Organization (WHO) will gather expert…
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Two cases of Dengue fever confirmed in Oti Region
Two cases of Dengue Fever have been confirmed in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, following tests on four people in the area. The Noguchi Memo…
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Ablakwa contributes $1.2 Million in Medical equipment to Mepe Health centre
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has donated medical equipment valued at $1.2 million to the Mepe Health Centre. Th…