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Rotational nurses, midwives threaten to picket Health Ministry over delayed clearance for employment

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File Advertisement Members of the Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association have called on the Ministry of Health, the government, and all relevant stakeholders to address their concerns urgently. According to them, they have completed their mandatory National Service, yet have not been posted due to delay in securing clearance for their employment. “The Rotational Nurses … Read more

Dengue fever spreads to Central Region – Clinical Epidemiologist

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Advertisement Clinical Epidemiologist Prof. Fred Binka has said that the outbreak of dengue fever has spread to the Central Region of Ghana. Speaking on 3FM’s Hot edition, he noted that surveillance system in the country is not robust enough to ensure we are on top of the situation. “The disease is now in the Central … Read more

GAEC acquires multipurpose device to enhance research into carcinogenic foods

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Advertisement Residues resulting from pesticide application by farmers have proven to have long term effects, including cancer on consumers. In Ghana, a lingering gap exists in research because there is no device to aid detection and analysis. But the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission is now stepping up study of key food contaminants after taking delivery … Read more

Ghana Health Service intensifies efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

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Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye addressing the media Advertisement As part of efforts to eliminate Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness and lymphatic filariasis also known as elephantiasis in Ghana by 2030, the Ghana health Service, through its Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme, is embarking on a mass drug administration in 77 oncho endemic districts and 3 lymphatic … Read more

UNESCO and China provide lifesaving medical care for HIV-infected orphans

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Advertisement In a heartwarming initiative, UNESCO, in partnership with the Chinese government, has launched a series of surgeries and free medical screenings for HIV-infected orphans at the Compassion Orphanage. This collaborative effort aims to provide essential healthcare and support to some of the most vulnerable members of society. Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV remains a … Read more

Ghana Health Service confirms clearance of locked up Global Fund donated medications

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Advertisement The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed receiving all medications cleared from the Global Fund containers, which were stuck at the port. Director General of the Service Dr. Patrick Kumah-Aboagye said the drugs are being distributed to areas that were experiencing shortages. The Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund in Ghana last week … Read more