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Medical & Health
Songtaba organises float to raise awareness on consumption of healthy foods
Some youth groups and representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Tamale have embarked on a float through some principal streets of the town to create awareness on healthy foods and diets to ensure healthy living.
The groups, which i…
Eastern Region records reduction in maternal death
Ms Ellen Darkoa Asare, Deputy Director of Public Health Nurse of the Ghana Health Service has said the region recorded a 17 per 100,000 live birth reduction in maternal death last year.
She said maternal death cases reduced from 85 in 2022 to 70 in …
Ho Teaching Hospital holds thanksgiving, Carols Service
The Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region has held a Thanksgiving and Carols Service to mark the end of the year.
Dr John Tampuori, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hospital, expressed gratitude to God for his protection, care and love d…
Family Humanitarian Experience constructs mechanised borehole for St Lucy Catholic Hospital
Family Humanitarian Experience, an NGO, has constructed and mechanised a borehole for the St Lucy Catholic Hospital, Tamale to ensure regular supply of water to support the facility’s operations toward quality health care delivery.
Mr Emmanuel Fia…
Community facilitators given motorcycles to monitor SOCO projects
Ten facilitators in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region have received a motorcycle each to assist in monitoring projects being implemented under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) programme.
The SOCO projec…
Council inducts 55 newly qualified doctors at Igbinedion varsity
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Thursday inducted 55 newly qualified doctors at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo, into the profession.Dr Tajudeen Sanusi, the Registrar of the council, who conducted the oath of hippocratic on th…
Seek counseling from health professionals when depressed: Mental Health Coordinator
Mr. Pious Tay, Mental Health Coordinator at the Tema Metro Health Directorate, has advised people with depression to seek counselling from health professionals.He noted that seeking advice from a trustworthy person when depressed also helps to provide…
Consumption of green leafy vegetables supports healthy growth – IMaH Dietician
Ms. Ama Hienne Amoako, a Dietician at International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), has encouraged the consumption of green leafy vegetables packed with essential nutrients to support healthy growth and development.She stated that green leafy vegetables, wh…
Self-examination helps to fight breast cancer – UGMC midwife
Madam Ema Akua Amoah, a midwife from the University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC) says monthly self-breast examination was the surest way to ensure early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Speaking at a breast cancer education awareness in Pai…
Enugu Govt partners with UNN on quality healthcare
The Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency says it will partner Health Policy Research Group (HPRG), University of Nigeria (UN) to deliver quality healthcare in the state.The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, said t…