Tamale Teaching Hospital gets interim board
After nearly over two years since the Governing Board of the Tamale Teaching Hospital was controversially dissolved, Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu, inaugurated a new panel on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, to replace the...
The Garden: Ask your doctor
After a series of illness in 2018, my health took a serious dive in December and warranted medical attention. I had found a Doctor I was comfortable with during my stay in Accra but...
Time to look at financing cancer treatment in Africa – First Lady
The First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo has called for renewed discussions and subsequent action towards addressing the issue of cost in the treatment of cancer on the continent.
With cancer treatment taking a serious financial toll...
N/R: GHS director replaced after Kandahar Boys invasion
The Northern Region Director of Ghana Health Service, Reverend Dr. Samuel Quarshie has finally been replaced after he was attacked and chased out of office several months ago by a vigilante force of the...
Hypertension leading cause of deaths at Koforidua Regional Hosp.
Hypertension was the major cause of the deaths recorded at the Eastern Regional Hospital in 2018, Hospital Authorities have revealed. HIV/AIDS /Retroviral infection was the top cause of deaths at the facility the year before.
According to...
Taxpayer not paying for drone services – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated the use of drones to supply essential and lifesaving medical supplies will not be borne by the taxpayer.
“This programme is not going to be run on the...
Drone project to employ 200 students
The Vice Chairman of the Health Committee of Parliament Dr. Ayew Afriyie has said the drone deal between the government of Ghana and Ghana Drone Delivery Project will employ some 200 Ghanaian students.
“They are...
Samira Bawumia surprises La General Hospital
The Second Lady Hajia Mrs Samira Bawumia has paid a surprise visit to new and expectant mothers at the La General Hospital in the Greater Accra region.
Mrs Bawumia, a champion of maternal health, who...
Govt considering automatic transfer of funds to NHIA account – Veep
Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has said government is considering automatic transfer of funds to the account of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to ensure prompt payment of claims.
"If we are to stop...
C/R: First Lady commissions new obstetrics centre
The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has commissioned two massive projects at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in the Central Regional capital.
The state of the art projects are the Anokye Yeboah Mothers’ Hostel and...