Category: Medical

PPAG distributes 1.9 million contraceptives in 2023

Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) distributed more than 1.9 million contraceptives nationwide, Mr Charles Oduro Owurani, a Project Assistant, at the Sunyani branch of the Young and Wise Centre of the PPAG has said.

They included condoms…

Kadjebi to vaccine 12,454 children against Measles, Rubella

The Kadjebi District Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to launch a vaccination campaign to protect children against Measles, Rubella and Vitamin A deficiency.

The campaign, scheduled for October 2-6, targets 12,454 children…

Uptake of contraceptives still low in Busia

Residents of Busia County have been urged to use the available methods of contraceptives to plan their families.

Speaking during a forum to mark the World Contraceptive Day at Nambale Sub County on Thursday, Busia County Director of Medical Services…

Kajiado residents urged to register for SHA

Kajiado County residents have been urged to register for the new Social Health Authority (SHA) even as the October 1st deadline approaches.

County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Alex Kilowua noted that SHA would be replacing the Nation…

Medics optimistic as cases of advanced cancer decline

Medics at the Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) have reported a decline in advanced cases of cancer being diagnosed at the facility, giving a ray of hope as the country seeks to tackle the disease.

According to the…

Residents mark World Contraception Day

West Pokot residents joined the world to commemorate World Contraception Day by raising awareness and promoting reproductive health rights for all.

The day’s theme, ‘The Power is in My Hands,’ underscored the importance of personal choice in family …

Murang’a County Assembly calls for establishment of a special fund

The Murang’a County Assembly on Tuesday adopted a report that proposed establishment of a special fund to manage HIV and tuberculosis.

Tabling the report, Chairperson of the Assembly’s Committee on Health Service Boniface Ng’ang’a urged the County E…