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 …
Read More »Orbis International Enhances Eye Care in Ashanti Region with Generous Equipment Donation.
In a significant effort to bolster the quality of eye care services in the Ashanti Region, Orbis International, a renowned humanitarian organization dedicated to eye health, has today, 15th September, 2023, extended its benevolent hand once more. A recent donation of vital eye care equipment to the Ashanti Regional Health …
Read More »A/R: Workers of Kumasi South Hospital Bound To Kick Against The Appointment Of The Retired Former KATH CEO.
In a surprising turn of events, the medical community at Kumasi South Hospital also known as Agogo Hospital in the Ashanti Region finds itself embroiled in a controversy over the appointment of Dr. Oheneba Owusu-Danso, the retired former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). …
Read More »Offinso North health workers receive Presidential Awards for hard work.
About 64 health workers in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti Region have been honored by the government for their various contributions to the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The presidential awards, initiated by President Akuffo Addo, acknowledges the exceptional role of frontline health workers who dedicated themselves …
Read More »A/R: “The Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy, The Significant Obstacle To Achieving Herd Immunity” – Health Directorate.
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 7th National COVID Vaccination Days (NaCVaDs) have commenced with the aim of protecting individuals, families, and communities from the devastating effects of the virus. …
Read More »A/R: “304 Health Personnels Had Quit Their Job In Ashanti To Seek Greener Pastures Abroad.” – Dr. Tenkorang
In recent times, Ghana has been grappling with a growing concern that threatens the stability of its healthcare system. Health personnel, including doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, are leaving their jobs in search of greener pastures outside the country. This exodus has raised alarm bells among the state authorities …
Read More »A/R: Newly Approved Hospital Administrators Charged To Engage Patients In Their Care Management Process.
In a significant step toward enhancing healthcare delivery in Ghana, the Ghana Health Services, in collaboration with key partners such as USAID, PEPFAR, and JSI, has has today, July 5, 2023, has commenced an orientation and capacity building program for 93 newly appointed hospital administrators. This landmark initiative, mandated under …
Read More »A/R: Young People Advised To Utilize And Access Good Sexual And Reproductive Health Needs.
In an effort to address the crucial sexual and reproductive health needs of young people in Ghana, the Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Unit of the UNICEF Ghana Office has joined forces with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to implement a groundbreaking project. This collaborative initiative aims to enhance access …
Read More »A/R: “140,000 persons targeted to be vaccinated from 25th to 29th May,” – Health Directorate.
The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service with the funding support from JHPIEGO-USAID RISE has begun another round of COVID -19 vaccination exercise in all the Districts, Municipalities and it’s Metropolis in the region. The five-days exercise which has started today 25th to 29th May 2023, would …
Read More »GHS: Audit Committee Of The Health Sector Institutions Inaugurated
The Internal Audit Authority (IAA) in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) inaugurated the Audit Committees of the Health Sector Institutions under the GHS. According to the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, the audit Committee will support the Service in their financial management for prudent use of funds and enable …
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