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Morocco confirms first mpox case in current outbreak
Morocco has confirmed a case of mpox in a man in the city of Marrakech, the health ministry said.
This is the first such discovery...
Low vaccination rate sparks concerns in Volta Region as health officials urge mass immunization
The Volta Region is facing a critical public health challenge as low vaccination coverage has led to a troubling rise in vaccine-preventable diseases. Dr...
My father’s death inspired medical drone delivery initiative – Bawumia
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has shared that the tragic circumstances surrounding his father’s death in 2002 were...
8 confirmed cases of measles in V/R cause for worry — Dr Djokoto
The Volta Region has recorded eight confirmed cases of measles this year. Although this is below the epidemic threshold, it is cause for worry,...
Rubella on the rise in the Volta Region – Ghana Health Service
The Ghana Health Service has indicated that the Volta Region has recorded increasing cases of Rubella and measles outbreaks.
This has been blamed on vaccine...
‘Burnt’ baby: How parents’ joy was cut short after birth
It was about 2:45pm when baby Yahsmen Kamal Kokroko was born at the Amoah Hospital at Ablekuma in Accra.
“The baby was not crying. She...
Meningococcal meningitis and the call to action
Meningococcal meningitis is a severe bacterial infection affecting the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
In sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the extended meningitis belt...
Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says
Mpox is "not the new Covid", because authorities clearly know how to control its spread, a leading World Health Organization expert has said.
Despite real...
Monkeypox Outbreak: Here’s how to protect yourself from contracting disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared Monkeypox (Mpox) a global health emergency.
In response, the government, through the Ministry of Health (MOH), has activated...
Ghana activates emergency response plan to combat Mpox disease
The Ministry of Health has announced it has activated an emergency response plan and heightened surveillance to combat Mpox disease.
This includes enhanced monitoring at...
Technology, education and health key to needed for transformation – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo, has underscored the pivotal role of technology, education, and health in driving Africa’s transformation.
Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the Council...
15 African countries record Mpox cases; here’s all you need to know
A growing surge in mpox cases in Africa has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a public health emergency.
The outbreak, primarily affecting the...
WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency
The World Health Organization(WHO) on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.
WHO convened its emergency mpox committee amid concerns that...
Akosombo Dam Spillage: I will not rest until every victim is compensated – Ablakwa...
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has vowed to ensure that every victim of the Kpong/Akosombo dams disaster receives full...
Ablakwa donates medical equipment worth US$1.2 million to Mepe Health Centre
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has fulfilled his promise to the Mepe community by delivering medical equipment worth US$1.2 million...
WHO calls emergency meeting amid Africa’s mpox cases surge
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an emergency committee of experts meeting to determine whether the mpox outbreak constitutes a Public Health...
Dengue Fever outbreak: What you need to know to stay safe
Dengue fever, an illness transmitted by mosquitoes, which can lead to severe flu-like symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications, has recently surged in Ghana.
As the...
Hepatitis B, C epidemic hits northern Ghana
It is estimated that about 2.8 million people have hepatitis B, while nearly 500,000 have hepatitis C in the country.
The condition has disproportionately higher...
MOH and partners to introduce hepatitis B birth dose – GHS discloses
In observance of World Hepatitis Day, commemorated on July 28 each year, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called for action under the theme...
Information Ministry justifies ¢151k paid to staff as Covid-19 risk allowance
The Ministry of Information has justified the payment of over 150 thousand Ghana cedis to some staff who worked during the Covid-19 lockdown.
This follows...
Bawumia will be his own man – Akomea
The Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC), Nana Akomea, is confident that the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr...
High NPLs due to public sector workers absconding abroad – GHASALC
The Ghana Association of Savings and Loans Companies (GHASALC) has attributed the consistent increase in Non-Performing Loans (NPL) to public sector workers who take...
Establishment of Environmental Surveillance in Lesotho
To improve the sensitivity of polio detection and response, the Ministry of Health with technical support from the World Health Organisation(WHO), recently established established...
APO Group Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to Share Insights on African Sports and Development at...
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard...
COVID-19 vaccination campaign underway
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun another phase of national COVID-19 vaccination campaign across the country from July 3, 2024.
The Service targets to...
Pope Francis’ critic excommunicated by the Vatican
An Italian Archbishop and staunch critic of Pope Francis has been excommunicated by the Vatican, its doctrinal office has said.
Carlo Maria Vigano was found...
CORRECTION- Dalberg Implement: Integrating Strategy Design with Execution
Dalberg (www.Dalberg.com) is a strategic advisory firm that combines the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and...
Dalberg Implement: Integrating Strategy Design with Execution
Dalberg (www.Dalberg.com) is a strategic advisory firm that combines the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and...
Private sector encouraged to collaborate with govt to eradicate malaria from Ghana
Students of University of Ghana under the Umbrella of University of Ghana Medical Laboratory Science Students’ Association (UG-MELSSA) has held its 12th Annual Scientific...
Afreximbank signs collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caribbean Export Development Agency
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) to formalise collaboration between...
Afreximbank signs collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caribbean Export Development Agency
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) to formalise collaboration between...
Afreximbank signs collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caribbean Export Development Agency
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) to formalise collaboration between...
New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’
A new strain of the mpox virus spreading quickly along the eastern border of Democratic Republic of Congo is "incredibly worrying", say health officials...
Penis cancer cases increasing: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade
In 2018, Brazilian pensioner João sought medical help after he found a wart on his penis.
"I started visiting medical clinics to find out what...
Afreximbank and Africa CDC pledge US$2 billion facility in support of Africa Health and...
African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or “the Bank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have renewed their partnership with...
Ghana tackles rabies with innovative tech; a game changer for pet health
Ghana has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to tackle the country's long-standing rabies problem.
Dr Edem Apewokin of the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) highlighted that the...
Afreximbank and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) join hands to strengthen...
On June 4, 2024, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the Bank) (www.Afreximbank.com) entered into a Cooperation Agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control...
Zimbabwe conducts a cholera intra action review
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in Zimbabwe with support from the World Health Organization and UNICEF conducted an Intra Action Review...
Number of Children Lacking Routine Immunisations Three Times Higher in Conflict Zones than the...
The number of children who have never had a routine vaccination – often referred to as “zero-dose” children – is three times higher in...
Zipline and CorpsAfrica partner to address critical blood supply needs in Ghana
Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, and CorpsAfrica, a global NGO that recruits and trains educated African youth as volunteers to live and...