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Strengthening Africa’s health security and vaccine production through CARE
By Olutayo IRANTIOLA and Akeem AKINNIYI Since the unexpected emergence of COVID-19 which shook Africa’s health systems to its roots, governments, individuals, non-profit organizations as well corporate entities have continued to form partnerships to strengthen the continent’s health systems. These partnerships, regardless of size, are gradually bringing back the hope of stable African health systems […]
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Northern Ghana’s Medical Stores boost vaccine storage capacity with JICA support
Managers of the Northern Regional Medical Stores say the facility can store vaccines in the right quantity for all the regions in Northern Ghana and some five others, should the need arise. Fuseini Abdulai, the Technical Officer in charge of Disease Control at the Northern Regional Medical Stores, disclosed that their days of rushing to […]
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Zambia to receive 1.6 million cholera vaccines today
Zambia is set to receive 1.6 million doses of cholera vaccines on Monday as the country suffers one of its worst outbreaks. More than 350 deaths and 9,000 infections have been recorded since the outbreak started in October last year. The vaccines have been secured by Zambia’s government in collaboration with the World Health Organization […]
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Korle Bu renal patients appeal for more dialysis machines and consumables
Kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental institutions for assistance in acquiring additional dialysis machines and consumables for the facility. The outpatient department of the renal unit was forced to close down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, resulting in the tragic death […]
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Adinkra Poetry Prize calls for submissions for 2024
In a bid to celebrate Ghanaian culture and heritage, the Adinkra Poetry Prize has announced its call for submissions for the 2024 edition. This year, the competition focuses on three selected Adinkra symbols, including Fihankra, Nkyinkyim, and Mate Masie. The esteemed panel of preliminary judges includes Emma Ofosua, Apiorkor, and Ko-jo Cue, with Professor Esi […]
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