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Foundation Light for the Eye organises free screening for Dzolokpuita residents
More than 200 residents of Dzolokpuita in the Ho West District of the Volta Region have benefited from a free eye screening and preventive eye care outreach organised by humanitarian organisation, Foundation Light for the Eye. The Netherlands-based foundation, which focuses on improving access to eye care in underserve...
More than 840,000 workers die annually from workplace stress and harassment, ILO report finds
A sweeping new report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveals a staggering public health crisis hidden within the global economy. More than 840,000 people die every year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks at work. These risks include long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace ha...
Mahama reaffirms commitment to completing La General Hospital
John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to completing the La General Hospital, assuring the public that all necessary steps will be taken to make the facility operational as soon as possible.
NHIA adds breast cancer screening to Free Primary Healthcare package
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that breast cancer screening has been incorporated into its benefits package under the newly introduced Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) policy, in a move aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare in Ghana. The disclosure was made by the NHIA’s Director of O...
Prudential Bank goes ‘Prevention First’ with free health screening for staff
Prudential Bank has rolled out a comprehensive, fully funded health screening exercise for its employees, reinforcing its belief that a healthy workforce is the bedrock of dependable banking.
GAF collaborates with NACOC to strengthen personnel wellbeing with new mental health policy
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is advancing efforts to strengthen the mental wellbeing of its personnel with the development of a comprehensive Mental Health Policy aimed at addressing psychological challenges and substance use within the military.
Rikair donates critical medical equipment to GMTF to support lifesaving care
A significant boost has been given to healthcare delivery in Ghana following a major donation of medical equipment by Rikair, led by its Board Chairman, Nana Yaw Asante, and Chief Executive Officer, Philip Creech-Jones. The delegation, accompanied by members of the company’s management team, paid a visit to present the...
Kenyasi Government Hospital faces infrastructure and equipment challenges despite top performance rankings
Kenyasi Government Hospital in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo region is calling for urgent institutional and private intervention to address critical infrastructure deficits.
Free Primary Healthcare to complement NHIS, not replace it — President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the newly launched Free Primary Health Care Programme is intended to complement, not replace, the existing National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Free Primary Healthcare key to achieving universal health coverage – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that Ghana’s newly launched Free Primary Healthcare Programme forms part of broader efforts to achieve universal health coverage.
WHO estimates scaling up primary healthcare could save up to 60 million lives worldwide by 2030 – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said strengthening primary health care systems could save millions of lives globally, as Ghana rolls out its Free Primary Healthcare initiative.
Mahama promises posting priority for health workers under free primary healthcare programme
President John Dramani Mahama has assured that health professionals and volunteers who participate in the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme will be given priority in postings when recruitment opportunities arise. Speaking at the launch of the policy on Wednesday, April 15, he said the initiative is designe...