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Medical & Health

Global Health Workforce Programme launched in Accra

The Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET), in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH), launched the Global Health Workforce Programme (GHWP) in Accra.

The programme, funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), aims to str…

Ghana’s MoH launches Health TV station

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has officially launched its television station as part of the mechanisms to facilitate its content, to achieve the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.

Branded as ‘Health TV,’ the station would operate a 24-hour public…

Mental health disorders to be on NHIS from April 1

The Mental Health Authority (MHA) says from April 1, 2024, clients will begin to access mental health services using the National Health Insurance card.

Professor Pinaman Appau, the Chief Executive of MHA, said the move would help improve clients’ ac…

MOH launch National Infection Prevention and Control Strategy

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and its agencies have launched the National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Strategy, which aims to prevent, reduce, and control Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

The five-…

Ghana needs a redefined age for sexual learning – IPPF Leader

Director General for the International Planned Parenthood Federation (1PPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo says Ghana need to redefine the age at which young people are introduced to sexual information and learning.

‘You can do this by assessing the number of ad…

Ketu South hopeful of achieving universal health coverage by 2030

Mr David Agbokpe, the Ketu South Municipal Director of Health Services, has expressed the hope that the municipality will achieve its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) target, ensuring residents have access to healthcare without financial hardship by 20…