Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director General, Ghana Health Service (GHS), says the elimination of viral hepatitis in Ghana needs effective collaboration and partnership by all stakeholders to achieve desired results.
He expressed worry that Ghana had …
The Ghana Rotary Family Health Days, suspended because of the Covid-19, are back, beginning this year from Thursday, September 19 to Saturday, Sept 21, 2024.
‘This year the upcoming event… will target around 30,000 underserved individuals in five re…
Dr. Nii Hanson-Nortey, a public health epidemiologist, has emphasized the vital role of journalists in tackling misinformation and disinformation during health crises.
In the wake of recurrent global health crises, he said the media had evolved into…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Tuesday announced a waiver of hospital bills for sixty patients at Thika Level 5 hospital totalling over Sh4 million
The Governor issued an executive order directing the hospital to discharge the patients, some of…
Dr Nii Nortey Hanson-Nortey, a public health expert, has called on journalists to fact-check health-related information they receive before rushing to break the news.
Dr Hanson-Nortey said, ‘don’t be in a hurry to break health news; getting your fac…
As the world observes suicide prevention month this September, a counselling psychologist has opined that concerted efforts among all the stakeholders including the public is required to change the suicide narrative.
Fransica Wambui notes that with …
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Tuesday announced a waiver of hospital bills for sixty patients at Thika Level 5 hospital totalling over Sh4 million
The Governor issued an executive order directing the hospital to discharge the patients, some of…
Dr. Nii Hanson-Norte, a Health Specialist, has called for persistent media advocacy on the consequences of illegal mining (galamsey) on people’s health to make a case for policy intervention.
He warned that Ghana would soon be at risk if journalists…