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37 Military Hospital appeals for help to identify patient’s relatives
The 37 Military Hospital has appealed to the public to help locate the relatives of an unidentified patient who has been cleared for discharge after receiving medical treatment. According to a public notice issued by the hospital, the patient was brought to the facility by a Good Samaritan and has since received the ne...
Health Minister orders sanctions for health workers named in Amissah death probe
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed that disciplinary action be taken against several health professionals following the submission of a three-member committee report on Charles Amissah's death.
Goaso Municipal Hospital decries NHIS arrears, staff and equipment shortages
Management of the Goaso Municipal Hospital in the Ahafo Region has issued a dire SOS to the government and private stakeholders, warning that the facility’s ability to provide quality healthcare is rapidly collapsing under the weight of systemic neglect.
Charles Amissah death probe: GRNMA objects to naming of health professionals, cites mental health concerns
The President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Perpetual Ofori-Amanfo, has criticised the decision to publicly disclose the names of health professionals cited in the investigative report into the death of Charles Amissah, describing it as unnecessary and harmful.
Madina Polyclinic gets surgical theatre after 5 decades
A new surgical theatre has been inaugurated at the Madina Polyclinic, Kekele, in the La Nkwantanang–Madina Municipality to improve access to surgical and obstetric care for residents of Madina and surrounding communities.
Ghana to fully finance vaccines, critical medicines as global fund support winds down – Finance Minister
The Government of Ghana is preparing to fully budget for and finance vaccines and critical medicines ahead of the gradual withdrawal of support from the Global Fund by 2029, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed. According to the Minister, government is taking deliberate steps to ensure that Ghana’s healthc...
Viral video on emergency care at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital is ‘authentic’ – Emergency Medicine Residents
Emergency Medicine Residents at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have confirmed that a viral video showing patients being treated on the floor of the hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) Centre is genuine and reflects the reality on the ground.
Free primary healthcare programme to tackle “no-bed syndrome” — Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has announced that its upcoming Free Primary Healthcare programme is designed to address Ghana’s persistent “no-bed syndrome” by reducing pressure on hospitals through early detection and community-based care. The Ministry says it has completed key stakeholder engagements and put in place the nec...
OPD services at UEW Hospital suspended over GAUA strike
The ongoing strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has forced the University of Education, Winneba Hospital to temporarily suspend Outpatient Department (OPD) services. Patients seeking outpatient care at the facility will be unable to access it until further notice due to this development....
UMA donates medical equipment to Amomaso CHPS compound to end high-risk referrals
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika, a service provider operating at the Newmont Ahafo South mines, has donated assorted critical medical equipment to the Amomaso Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound.
Free Primary Healthcare Programme set for take-off — Health Ministry confirms readiness
The Ministry of Health has announced it is fully prepared to roll out the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme nationwide, signaling a major step toward improving access to essential health services and achieving universal health coverage.
Madina Polyclinic gets surgical theatre after 5 decades
A new surgical theatre has been inaugurated at the Madina Polyclinic, Kekele, in the La Nkwantanang–Madina Municipality to improve access to surgical and obstetric care for residents of Madina and surrounding communities. As part of efforts to enhance patient care, Freedom Aid Ghana also introduced a Daliha Food produc...