Tag: Public Health

E/R: GHS to begin mass drug administration targeting over 168,000 people at risk of river blindness

The Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is…

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71% of Ghanaians ready to accept locally manufactured vaccines – Survey

A national vaccine perception survey conducted by the National Vaccine Institute has…

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Give Basic Needs outreach in Gushegu reveals healthcare gaps and infectious disease burden

A large-scale medical outreach conducted by Give Basic Needs in Kpatinga within…

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Ghana launches 24/7 digital mental health platform to expand access and tackle stigma

Ghana has launched a nationwide mental health campaign aimed at expanding access…

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Tricycles under Free Primary Healthcare Programme not ambulances – Mahama clarifies

President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that tricycles deployed under the government’s…

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Koforidua: Police, FDA arrest 7 women over adulteration of palm oil with Sudan dye

Seven (7) women suspected to belong to a network of individuals selling…

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Free Primary Healthcare to integrate CHPS, pharmacies and schools – NHIA CEO

The Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Victor…

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Skilled delivery in Eastern Region drops to 54% — Ghana Health Service raises maternal health concerns

Skilled delivery coverage has declined from 54% to 59% in Eastern region…

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Ghana loses GHS 6.2 billion annually to poor sanitation – ISSER Study

Ghana loses more than GHS 6.2 billion every year due to diseases…

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28 Leprosy cases recorded in Eastern Region; efforts intensified to eliminate myths on NTDs

The Eastern Region recorded 28 leprosy cases in 2025,according to health authorities.…

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