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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…
Think more about what to offer than what you get – young Doctors urged
Dr Kwesi Nyan Amissah-Arthur, Medical Practitioner, has encouraged upcoming doctors to always think more about what to offer, rather than what they can get as they journey through life.
He said, ‘Work hard on your added value proposition and ensure t…
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…
Queen Mothers urged to lead advocacy for domestic funding of immunisation
Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), a Non Governmental Organisation with focus on health and youth development, has urged Queen Mothers to lead advocacy for domestic financing of immunisation to secure the future of children and mothers.
Mrs. Cecilia…
International organisations partner to improve palliative care for children in Ghana
The International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) and the World Child Cancer (WCC) will lead a collaborative effort towards the development and improvement of children’s palliative care (CPC) in Ghana.
With a grant from THET’s Global Healt…
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-…
RENEF Foundation launches project to screen 50,000 Ghanaians on kidney-related conditions
Reproductive Needs and Fitness Foundation (RENEF Foundation), an NGO has launched a nationwide outreach project to provide free kidney screening for Ghanaians to know their various kidney-related conditions.
On the theme, ‘Reigniting the Know Your …
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…