Health

Renal Patients Association of Ghana commend NHIS’s free 6-month dialysis initiative

The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has commended the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for the six-month free dialysis programme. In an interview aired on Joy...

NHIS announces free dialysis for kidney patients

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced six months free dialysis sessions for kidney patients below 18 and those above 60 years. The move...

National Ambulance Service to embark on blood donation exercise

The National Ambulance Service, in partnership with the National Blood Service, is set to organize a blood donation event in support of the National...

One-week-old baby reportedly stolen from district hospital in Upper East region [Video]

A shocking incident at Zebilla District Hospital in the Bawku West district of the Upper East Region saw a one-week-old baby allegedly stolen on...

Patient Rights Watch Ghana calls for urgent enforcement of patient charter amidst rights violations

Patient Rights Watch Ghana is calling for a proper enforcement of the Patient's Charter to deal with the violation of patient's rights in the...

Stop taking high calorie energy drinks, they can give you diabetes – Prof Akosa to commercial drivers [Video]

The rise of hypertension and diabetes in Ghana is very worrying, as it is posing an increased danger to the populace, Professor Agyeman Badu...

Doctor said I wouldn’t live past 20 years – Nacee on sickle cell condition [Video]

Renowned gospel singer and record producer Nacee, known outside music circles as Nana Osei, recently shared his inspiring journey with Sickle Cell disease. The Aseda...

ECL, Microsoft, Korle-Bu advance mobile 3d telemedicine in Ghana

Enterprise Computing Ltd (ECL), in partnership with Microsoft and Korle-Bu, is advancing medical research and enhancing specialized healthcare in underserved regions of Ghana. This initiative...

More cancer treatment centres needed – Oncologist

The two main national cancer treatment centres in  Accra and Kumasi have been described as woefully inadequate for a population of 34 million Ghanaians. Because of this,...

Ohhema distributes 5,000 free sanitary pads to commemorate menstrual hygiene day

Ohhema, subsidiary of La Carte LTD, has donated five thousand (5000) free sanitary pads to adolescent girls across the country. The distribution of the free...

Takoradi MP commissions 60-bed hospital for fishing community

A 60-bed state-of-the-art Polyclinic for residents at New Takoradi has been commissioned by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah. The 60-bed...

Heat your meals to stay safe – Expert on reducing Hepatitis B transmission

The Vice Chairman of the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health, Ninsau K. D. Alazar has stated that consuming hot meals can reduce the...

37 Military Hospital receives dialysis machines [Photos]

Responding to the urgent appeal by Dr Ama Siaw of the 37 Military Hospital for support in managing end-stage kidney care, East Cantonments Pharmacy...

World Menstrual Hygiene Day marked at Mepe with educational event

The North Tongu District Health Directorate, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Office, commemorated World Menstrual Hygiene Day at Mepe D/A JHS. This celebration emphasized...

Psychiatrist debunks belief that people living with mental health conditions are violent

Specialist psychiatrist Reverend Dr Joseph Kofi Aidoo has refuted the belief that mental health patients are violent. Speaking on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning show, she said victims of...

Former General Secretary of GMA warns against unwarranted excuse duties

The former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Prof. Titus Beyuo has warned doctors about the dangers and legal consequences of issuing...

Men charged to consume tiger nuts to boost their sexual libido

The Municipal Health Director for Kwawu West, Celestina Asante has advised men to chew more tiger nut to improve their libido. Kwawu has been a...

NHIA funds: CDD fellow warns of looming danger if….

A Pharmacist and Research Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has warned the Akufo-Addo government of the looming...

Pencils Of Promise moves to end menstruation stigma in Atua

The Country Director of Pencils of Promise, a not for -profit organization has emphasized the need for all stakeholders to assist to end the...

NGOs, government called to action for sanitary pad bank in Oti Region

The Regional Girls Education Officer in the Oti Region, Milicent Abrah Aidoo Boame, has appealed passionately to both non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the government...

GAMLS demand swift resolution of conditions of service negotiations

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), has called for an expedited resolution to the ongoing negotiations over conditions of service for medical...

Eat ‘gobÉ›,’ koko, koose and stop taking energy drinks – Prof Akosa

Renowned cellular pathologist, lifestyle wellness consultant, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, has reiterated the need for the consumption of local Ghanaian foods to help do...

NPP PC promotes menstrual health awareness in Nkwanta South

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Hajia Sekyere Tijani has encouraged teenage girls not to feel ashamed...

Avoid eating soupy foods in groups from one bowl – Prof Akosa

Communal eating from one bowl can help spread Hepatitis B, renowned cellular pathologist and lifestyle wellness consultant, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa has said. He said...

Health providers and NHIA discuss collaborative initiatives for progressive healthcare

In a move towards bolstering Ghana's healthcare landscape, key stakeholders in the health sector convened for exploratory talks aimed at jointly implementing preventive and...

Untreated hypertension may cause erectile dysfunction – Cardiologist warns

Cardiologist, Dr. Florence Akumiah is raising the alarm over the often overlooked consequences of untreated hypertension, highlighting a critical link between high blood pressure...

Augmented Reality Surgery to start in Ghana

Hopexchange Medical Centre, a private health facility in Kumasi has secured what could be a game changer in real time medical surgery in Ghana. The...

One-third of Ghanaians suffer hypertension – Doctor

Hypertension awareness and diagnosis are low in Ghana, affecting about one-third of the population. According to Wg Cdr Dr. Benjamin Toboh, around 33% of Ghanaians...

NHIS has improved under current gov’t- Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says there has been significant improvement in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) under the current administration compared to...

GHS receives medication for childhood cancer treatment

The government's effort to treat childhood cancer has received a major boost with the donation of 1,510 vials of Amgen's rituximab worth GH¢8 million...

KATH Labour Union kicks against calls for CEO’s dismissal

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Labour Unions have kicked against a petition for the dismissal of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Prof. Otchere...

Release NHIS funds to avert collapse – Minorty urges government

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the dire financial state of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), attributing it to what...

4 instant ways to tell he’s not into you

You're communicating online with someone, but suddenly the person doesn't respond anymore. Was it your mistake? Did you say something wrong that turned them off?...

‘My heart is heavy, I feel empty’ – James Gardiner opens up

Ghanaian actor James Gardiner has shared an emotional and candid message on social media, revealing his struggles and the weight on his heart despite...

GMO mosquitoes released in Djibouti to fight malaria

Tens of thousands of genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti in an effort to stop the spread of an invasive species...

Ghana’s health sector need urgent reforms – NHIA CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Dacosta Aboagye says there is an urgent need for health sector...

Ashanti Regional Director of Health frustrated over stalled healthcare projects

Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Emmanuel Tenkorang, has voiced his frustration over the stagnation of essential healthcare projects in the region. The phenomenon,...

Gazing at ladies’ ‘beads’ can prolong men’s lives – Pharmaceutical don

Men who gaze at beads on the waists of women can have their lives prolonged following an enhanced libido, the Nkabomhene (Unity chief) of...

NHIA is not bankrupt – Dacosta Aboagye

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, has refuted claims that the NHIA is bankrupt. Dr. Aboagye highlighted...

Did you know sitting could be shortening your lifespan?

Our bodies were designed for movement. Sitting for long periods could be shortening your lifespan Settling into a comfy chair after a long day, phone...