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GCNM raises concern over migration of specialist nurses and midwives
The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) has raised concern over the growing migration of specialist nurses and midwives, warning that it threatens efforts to build a strong and self-sustaining healthcare workforce.
Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to erectile dysfunction —Urologist
A urologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Dr Yaw Amoah, has explained that uncontrolled hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, can contribute to Erectile Dysfunction (ED), a condition that affects a man's ability to achieve or maintain an erection.
FoSCel founder calls for genotype awareness and stronger prevention at KNUST
The Founder of the Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation (FoSCel), Amos Andoh, has urged intensified national education on sickle cell disease and greater public responsibility in reproductive decisions, as the foundation marked World Sickle Cell Day at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology...
Kumasi Traditional Council to inspect Afari, Sewua Hospital sites next week
The Kumasi Traditional Council will inspect the stalled Afari Military Hospital and Sewua Hospital next week amid growing concerns over delays in completing the facilities despite persistent congestion at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). The decision was taken after Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohe...
Eastern Regional Hospital sets sight teaching hospital status
The Eastern Regional Hospital (ERH) in Koforidua is setting its sights on attaining teaching hospital status, with management saying the facility has the personnel and range of services needed to support that ambition. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the hospital’s centenary celebrations, Medical Director Dr...
Tafo Zongo hopes new abattoir will transform meat processing
For years, many residents of Tafo Zongo and surrounding communities have relied on makeshift slaughter points to prepare animals for weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies and religious festivals. Some of these sites, community members admit, are far from ideal. “Most people are slaughtering somewhere around the corners...
Continue weeding projects your government left in the bush – Health Committee Chair tells Minority
Chairperson of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, has defended the government’s handling of abandoned health infrastructure projects and urged the Minority to continue drawing attention to facilities left uncompleted by the previous administration. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, Dr Nawa...
Agenda 111 hospitals ready for operationalisation; gov’t must act – Dr Nsiah-Asare
Former Presidential Advisor on Health, Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has dismissed suggestions that the previous administration neglected existing health facilities in favour of Agenda 111, insisting that many of the newly constructed hospitals are ready to begin operations.
Previous gov’t prioritised Agenda 111 over completion of Afari, Sewua Hospitals – Health Committee Chair
Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, has accused the previous government of neglecting the completion of the Afari Military Hospital and the Sewua Regional Hospital in favour of the Agenda 111 hospital project.
Working from home is linked to higher fertility – New study finds
A recent study finds that working from home is linked to higher fertility. In other words, among working people, more time at home means more births.
Five in six Ghana health facilities fall short of basic sanitation standard – WHO/UNICEF
Walk into a health facility and having access to a clean, usable toilet may seem like one of the most basic expectations. For many health facilities in Ghana, however, meeting the full international standard for basic sanitation remains a challenge.
Menstrual dignity project restores hope for schoolgirls in Amanase
For years, menstruation meant missed lessons, interrupted learning and diminished confidence for many girls attending Nana Appaitu D/A JHS Amanase Asare Panyin D/A JHS in Amanase, a farming community near Suhum in Ghana's Eastern Region. Unfortunately, this is the story for many girls in some rural communities.