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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 …

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 …

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).   …

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 …

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. …

BudgIT Ghana’s COVID-19 Transparency and Accountability Project (CTAP) has been making remarkable strides in its mission to combat the COVID-19 pandemic through awareness creation and citizen engagement. The project, which focuses on promoting transparency, scrutinizing government expenditures, and advocating for vaccine equity, has entered the Ashanti Region with its Phase …

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 …

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 …

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 26th to 30th April 2023, would …

The Africa vaccination week has been launched in Kumasi in Ashanti Region to commemorate the preservation of the health of children through vaccination. The launched took place at the Lancaster Hotel, Kumasi on Thursday, 20th April 2023. Joined by Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, Director General of the Ghana Health Service, …