Health

On February 6, 2024, the serene town of Nkukua Buoho, nestled within the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, was rocked by a wave of protests as aggrieved residents took to the streets. Their grievance, the wanton destruction of their properties by quarry companies operating in the area. …

In a concerted effort to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Ashanti Region in Ghana is intensifying its awareness campaigns, with District and Municipal Health Directorates taking the lead. Marking this year’s World NTD Day, Health Promotion Officers are actively engaging local communities through radio broadcasts and community information centers, …

The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees Association (GNMTA) is threatening to protest over unpaid arrears. The Association claimed government is yet to fulfill its promise to pay members their allowance. The statement, issued by GNMTA’s National President, Adumbisa Pascal, and General Secretary, Blessing Ampofo said they petitioned the Ministry of Health on …

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has taken proactive measures to address the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases within the region. The 9th National COVID Vaccination Days (NaCVaDs) will commence and it’s dubbed, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19 Now! with the aim …

In Ghana, many women have encountered sexual harassment. One in three has faced physical or sexual violence, mostly perpetrated by intimate partners. Violence against women and girls stands as one of the most widespread and systematic human rights violations globally, and Ghana is no exception. Incidence of gender-based violence is …

In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare in the Ashanti Region, the Health Systems Innovation Project was officially launched on November 29, 2023, in Kumasi, the regional capital. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, is set to revolutionize health systems, particularly in the realm of Reproductive, Maternal, …

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has called off its intended strike following a meeting with the National Labour Commission (NLC) on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to address concerns about their conditions of service. The strike, initiated by the Mortuary Workers on Tuesday, was prompted by unresolved issues related …

The 17th Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana (HASAAG) Annual General Congress concluded successfully in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, with a compelling focus on “Enhancing resource mobilization and financial accountability in the health sector amidst current economic challenges.” The congress served as a platform for accountability, reflection, …

The member of Parliament for Offinso North who doubles as Deputy Minister For Local Government Decentralization And Rural Development, Hon Augustine Collins Ntim has organised a free health screening for his constituent. Speaking to a Journalist in an interview, Hon. Collins Ntim stated that, Health is one of his biggest …

The Hive Ecosystem graciously sponsored the twelfth water borehole project, which was inaugurated with a celebration by the residents of Asamankama in the Offinso Municipality of the Ashanti region. Hive, a blockchain-based social media platform, expressed great pride and joy on this occasion. This historic event not only represents the …