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Tamale Teaching Hospital unveils new theatre

The Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has unveiled a new theatre at its Accident and Emergency Department.

The new facility is to enhance emergency care and relieve pressure on existing resources.

It was unveiled at a ceremony where the Governing Board…

NHIA worried over rise in non-communicable diseases

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country.

It said NCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke and kidney disorders were becoming a major bur…

Ghana holds 12th Annual Newborn stakeholders’ conference

Ghana has made tremendous progress in reducing neonatal mortality rates from 29 deaths per 1,000 Live Births (LB) in 2014, to 17 per 1,000 LB in 2023.

This shows commitment towards improving newborn health using a separate national health strategy.

Women urged to get routine gynaecological examinations

Ms. Emelia Ofori Agyemang, Midwife and Facility Head of the Bediako Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound, has advised women to undergo routine gynaecological examinations for early detection of fibroids.

Ms Agyemang said such routin…

UGMC trains health professionals on effective trauma management

The University of Ghana Medical Centre, has trained health professionals on basic emergency trauma management to help prevent medical errors in facilities.

The three-day intensive simulation programme sought to equip physician assistants, emergency m…