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Founding UGMC CEO Dr Osei reveals how his life transformed after living with his soldier uncle
The Founding Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr Darius Kofi Osei, has credited a pivotal period in his youth, living under the strict guidance of his soldier uncle, as the defining moment that transformed his life and set him on the path to medical excellence.
Ebola: We are closely monitoring the situation together with other countries — Health Minister assures
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured Ghanaians that the country remains on high alert and is closely monitoring developments relating to Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa, with preparedness efforts being coordinated at both national and regional levels. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, June...
Ghana prepares for nationwide rollout of free primary health care programme with massive equipment distribution
The Ministry of Health is preparing to distribute over 24,500 pieces of medical equipment to health facilities nationwide, in anticipation of the Free Primary Health Care Programme scheduled to launch on April 15.
Premier Health Insurance marks 15-year milestone with nationwide wheelchair drive to transform patient care
In a move that fuses corporate celebration with tangible social impact, Premier Health Insurance has commemorated its 15th anniversary by donating 150 wheelchairs to public health facilities across Ghana, targeting a critical gap in patient mobility and care delivery. The latest beneficiary, Sunyani Teaching Hospital,...
Ghana to host AU extraordinary summit on AIDS, maternal health
Ghana will host an Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Assembly focused on ending AIDS by 2030, reducing preventable maternal deaths and strengthening health systems across the continent, officials said Wednesday. Deputy Head of Mission Dr. Kenneth Abotsi signed the Host Agreement at AU Commission headquarters in...
Ghana activates Ebola Response plan as outbreaks surge in DRC and Uganda
Ghana has intensified its national Ebola preparedness and response plan following outbreaks of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
Agenda 111: No hospital is operational despite GH¢4.8bn spent – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that none of the hospitals under the Agenda 111 programme is currently operational despite about GH¢4.8 billion being spent on the initiative by the previous administration. Appearing before Parliament’s Assurances Committee on Thursday, July 9, the Ministe...
I won’t threaten any contractor to contribute to Ghana Medical Trust Fund – Agbodza
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has insisted that road contractors will not be compelled to contribute to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, stressing that any support towards the government's flagship healthcare initiative must remain voluntary.
Recurring headaches should never be ignored, neurosurgeon warns
A persistent headache that keeps returning over several weeks should never be dismissed as stress or migraine, as it could be the first warning sign of a life-threatening brain haemorrhage, consultant neurosurgeon Dr Teddy Totimeh has warned. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (16 July), Dr Totimeh said...
UK-Ghana collaboration performs four complex brain surgeries at Korle Bu
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and specialists from Imperial College NHS Trust in the United Kingdom have successfully performed four complex brain aneurysm surgeries as part of a new partnership aimed at establishing a sustainable neurovascular service in Ghana. Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Arthur Dalton of Imperial College...
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Accelerating progress toward period equity in Ghana
Nearly two million school children in Ghana still lack access to basic water and toilet facilities, creating a severe barrier for adolescent girls trying to manage their periods with dignity. While welcoming the government’s Free Sanitary Pads Initiative which aims to reach schoolgirls all over Ghana, UNICEF noted toda...
Report bad medicine side effects with Med Safety App – FDA urges public
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged the public to report substandard or fake medicines as well as any side effects or adverse reactions experienced after taking medication using the Med Safety App. In a public notice, the FDA said the app is free to download and easy to use, and is available for both Android a...