Health
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Jaundice in new-born babies on the rise in Volta
Jaundice in newborns has been reported to be on the rise in the Volta Region of the country. Data on the level of jaundice reveals an increase in the…
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The nutritional power of Tiger Nuts:A healthy super food
Tiger nuts, also known as chufa nuts, may be small in size, but they pack a mighty punch when it comes to nutritional benefits. These tiny tubers are…
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Food and Drugs Authority discovers expired food items at Zuarungu SHS
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has impounded some expired food items from the storerooms of the Zuarungu Senior High School in the Upper East reg…
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Ghana Health Service records 31 new COVID-19 cases
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has recorded some 31 new cases of COVID-19 in the country in the last week. Programmes Manager at the Expanded Program…
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[May Day] Ghanaian nurses and midwives cries over bad remunerations
Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, the President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has expressed serious concerns about their com…
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Government disburse GH¢170m for mixed tiers of healthcare providers
The Government through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH¢170, 775,035.07 to mixed tiers of healthcare providers across t…
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Okoe-Boye claims he’s not acting illegally as Minister of Health designate
Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, the Minister of Health designate, has refuted claims of operating unlawfully within the Health Ministry amidst delays in his a…
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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital says they’ve not cancelled surgeries despite dumsor
Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has denied reports that some critical surgeries were cancelled on Monday, April 29 due to power outages …
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Experts warn of climate change’s devastating impact on public health
The Climate Change and Health Summit in Accra brought together experts from the UK, Ghana, and West Africa to address the pressing issue of climate c…
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[Upper West] Ghana Health Service conveys concern over 9.5% rise in teenage pregnancy
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Upper West region has raised concerns over a concerning rise in teenage pregnancies. The region saw a rise from…