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Ghana’s ‘okada’ law puts more motorcycles on the road — and more fumes in the air [DON’T PUBLISH YET]
Dorm Edem Prince Charles has a scratchy throat most evenings after work. Known amongst his fellow commercial bike riders as “Atentenben”, the Twi name for the flute that he loves to play, he coughs regularly while on the road. On long shifts in heavy traffic, Atentenben gets dizzy, a feeling he attributes partly to rid...
‘It doesn’t add up’ – Health Committee Chair questions Kasoa ‘no bed’ claim over maternal death
The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Mark Kurt Nawaane, has raised serious concerns over the circumstances surrounding the reported death of a pregnant woman at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, describing the account so far as inconsistent and requiring urgent investigation.
Kingsley Quiz Competition produces 20 Cuba-trained medical doctors for Ghana
Twenty students who excelled in the Kingsley Quiz Competition in Abuakwa South six years ago have graduated as medical doctors after completing their medical training in Cuba. The beneficiaries, selected through the academic competition initiated by the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, are...
Ofori-Atta’s health could influence any U.S. extradition decision – Martin Kpebu
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has suggested that the health condition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta could become a significant factor should Ghana seek his extradition from the United States.
Health Ministry’s Technical Advisor appeals to Nkwanta South hospital to meet international patient care standards
The Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr Koku Awoonor Williams, has appealed to government to urgently revamp the Nkwanta South Government Hospital to meet international patient care standards. He said the facility, built several years ago, has not seen major renovation in recent times, a situation that has...
Ghana’s National Vaccine Institute joins WHO-backed Global Clinical Trials Forum
Ghana’s National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has been admitted to the Global Clinical Trials Forum (GCTF), a World Health Organization (WHO)-managed network that supports the development of stronger clinical trial systems across the world.
Free Primary Healthcare Policy reaches 150 underserved districts – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring universal access to quality primary healthcare, announcing that the first phase of the Free Primary Healthcare Policy is now being implemented in 150 underserved districts across the country.
Ghana Medical Trust Fund, TTH inspect progress of work at Tamale Cardiology Centre
Contractors working on the ultra-modern Cardiology Centre at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) have assured the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) that the facility remains firmly on schedule for completion by the end of August, despite the demanding pace of work.
KNUST Vice-Chancellor calls for genotype awareness and national action to combat sickle cell disease
The Vice-Chancellor designate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has called for urgent national action to strengthen awareness, improve genotype testing, and expand healthcare access in the fight against sickle cell disease in Ghana.
Adansi North Health Directorate staff embark on sit-down strike over alleged land encroachment
Staff of the Adansi North Health Directorate in the Ashanti Region have embarked on a sit-down strike over what they describe as an alleged encroachment on the Directorate’s land. The workers, dressed in black and red, staged the protest to express their displeasure over claims that a private developer has taken over p...
Ghana Medical Trust Fund reviews Cape Coast Teaching Hospital partnership to improve specialist care
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has intensified efforts to strengthen specialist healthcare delivery in the country with a working visit to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) to assess the implementation of its partnership with the facility. The engagement, led by the Fund’s Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-...
MTN Ghana Foundation’s maternity block records 25,000 antenatal visits, over 6,000 deliveries in two years
For years, expectant mothers seeking care at the Keta Municipal Hospital faced overcrowded wards, with some forced to lie on the floor as the facility struggled to cope with growing demand for maternal healthcare. Two years after the MTN Ghana Foundation commissioned a state-of-the-art 60-bed Maternity and Child Health...