Category: Medical

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.

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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…

Dr Bawumia supports Akpatoeme/Zukpe CHIPS Zone

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has supported the Akpatoeme/Zukpe CHPS Zone in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region.

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Govenment to recruit more than 15,000 nurses and midwives

The Ministry of Health (MOH) says on Monday, August 5, 2024, it will commence recruitment of some 15,200 nurses and midwives across the country.

A statement issued in Accra by Alhaji Hafiz Adara, Chief Director, Ministry of Health, and copied to the …