Health

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 …

In a remarkable display of international cooperation, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has joined hands with the European Union, Spain, and the City of Priar in Cape Verde to launch the “Keep Kumasi Clean; Let’s Recycle” Project. The ambitious initiative is a testament to the commitment of these partners in …

The Ghana AIDS Commission says over 30 percent of persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) tend to defer their treatment due to lack of funds. This, the Director General of the Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene explained is because the Commission is sometimes unable to provide them with free antiretroviral …

In a significant stride towards combating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, with vital support and funding with UNICEF, has taken a proactive step by providing training and support to Health Promotion Officers on demand generation for COVID-19 vaccines within the routine immunization service delivery in the …

Patients with kidney disease now have to pay more to remove extra fluid and waste products from their blood at the Korlebu Teaching Hospital. This situation surfaced after a post that made rounds on social media showed an increment in the cost of dialysis at the facility in Accra. The …

The Greater Accra Regional Hospital commemorates World Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Day on Friday, September 22, 2023. Health workers in the country have been urged to “patiently” engage patients in medical facilities to ensure their safety at all times.       A Quality Improvement Consultant, Dr Gilbert Buckle, …

A total of 234 men died of prostate cancer in Ghana from 2013 to 2022, a report in the Journal of the West African College of Surgeons has revealed. The report said the deaths were caused by the aggressive nature of the disease and its late diagnosis. According to the …

As the world continues to battle the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate in Ghana has taken a proactive step towards protecting its population. Today, September 20th, 2023, they have officially launched the 8th Covid-19 Vaccination Week Campaign, under the theme, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated …

The political atmosphere in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is getting tense as the party nears its presidential primaries scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2024. The contenders in the race, including Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, and their backers are canvassing …