Medical practitioners at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have raised concerns about a surge in the number of stroke cases recorded annually at the facility. Neurologists at the hospital report that the hospital records about 1000 cases annually, a figure that represents a 500% increase as compared to previous years. This surge has called for […] The post KATH Doctors
Staff of the Keta Municipal Hospital are urgently appealing to stakeholders for a dialysis unit and other essential facilities. They believe these additions are vital to establishing the hospital as the go-to healthcare facility for residents in southern Volta. This appeal comes on the heels of the recent inauguration of a 60-bed maternal and child […] The post Keta Municipal
Japan signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to provide funds for critical medical aid to Egyptian hospitals that treat injured people from the Gaza Strip. Japanese Ambassador to Cairo Oka Hiroshi said that the support estimated at $8 million is to provide critical medical supplies. Egyptian Minister […] The post Japan
The Minister-designate for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has justified the demolition of the La General Hospital. Originally demolished in 2020 due to reported structural defects, the La General Hospital is currently awaiting reconstruction. The government’s decision to raze the building has faced substantial public criticism, notably from the Minority in Parliament. In […] The post La
Medical professionals at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have raised concerns over the significant rise in the number of annual stroke cases recorded at the facility. Neurologists at the hospital reveal that there has been a substantial increase, with approximately one thousand cases reported each year. This figure represents a staggering 500% surge compared to […] The post KATH:
A family has accused the Bimbilla Hospital of negligence following the loss of their loved one’s baby during childbirth. They allege that despite the woman experiencing severe bleeding when she was taken to the hospital, there was no medical personnel to assist her for almost 12 hours. As a result, the woman gave birth to […] The post Family accuses Bimbilla
A family has accused the Bimbilla Hospital of negligence following the loss of their loved one’s baby during childbirth. They allege that despite the woman experiencing severe bleeding when she was taken to the hospital, there was no medical personnel to assist her for almost 12 hours. As a result, the woman gave birth to […] The post Family accuses Bimbilla
For over four decades, the award-winning Sinel Specialist Family Hospital in Tema, in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, has become the preferred family formation centre with its affordable, personalized, excellent holistic care. Leading a team of twenty-eight highly committed doctors is an unassuming consultant obstetrician gynaecologist, Dr. Michael McCarthy. Health Campaign Ghana embarked on […] The post Dr.
The Minority Members on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, say the assurance given by the president to ensure the reconstruction of the La General Hospital is just a ploy to solicit votes in the upcoming general elections. While addressing Ghanaians on the State of the Nation on Tuesday, President Akufo-Addo assured that […] The post Govt’s
Stroke has been identified as the number one cause of death at the Eastern Regional Hospital in 2023. For the past 3 years, cardiovascular disease (CV) or stroke has ranked first among the top causes of death, followed by hypertension, prematurity, and pneumonia, among others, hence the urgent need to sensitize the public to change […] The post Stroke
Stroke has been identified as the number one cause of death at the Eastern Regional Hospital in 2023. For the past 3 years, cardiovascular disease (CV) or stroke has ranked first among the top causes of death, followed by hypertension, prematurity, and pneumonia, among others, hence the urgent need to sensitize the public to change […] The post Stroke
The police at Ejura in the Ashanti region have commenced investigations into the death of a 56-year-old worker at the Ejura government hospital whose body was found hanging on a mango tree on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The deceased, identified as Sarfo Boakye, was a father of 3 from a royal family in Ejura. Speaking […] The post Police probe death of Ejura govt hospital worker
Members of the Wa South Grand of the Knight of St John International and Ladies Auxiliary, a Catholic organization, have donated food items to help feed inmates of the Wa Central Prison. The donation follows an appeal by the authorities of the prison to the public to augment the government’s feeding allocation for the inmates. […] The post Knight of St John International
Dr. Richard Anthony, the Medical Director of the Tema General Hospital, has expressed worry at the alarming rate of people being brought to the hospital dead. Dr Anthony said a total of 1,079 people, including 621 males and 458, were brought to the Tema General Hospital dead on arrival in 2023. “We recorded a worrying […] The post 1,079 people were brought
The Yilo Krobo District Hospital in the Eastern Region faces possible disconnection from the national grid over a GH¢1.3 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Tema Regional Public Relations Officer for the power distributor, Sakyiwaa Mensah, disclosed that the hospital has not made any financial commitment toward clearing the debt since […] The post Yilo
Michael Essien Former Black Stars midfielder, Michael Essien, is reportedly being considered for the vacant assistant coach position with the national team. This development comes in the aftermath of Read More... The post Essien Linked To Stars Coaching Role appeared first on
The Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, has disclosed that over 200 nurses and other health professionals left the hospital in 2023. The CEO lamented that the departure of the health workers is negatively affecting the smooth operations of the facility. During an interaction with Finance Minister Mohammed Amin […] The post Over
On Tuesday, February 20, Ghanaian songstress Wendy Asiamah Addo better known as Wendy Shay celebrated her birthday with a heartwarming act of generosity. Through her Shay Foundation, she visited the Paediatric Theatre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, her birthplace, to offer meaningful support. Beyond donations of essential items like baby cots and a digital […] The post Wendy
Mr Michael Kwame Boadi, Fundraising Manager at Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has expressed fear that the integrity of the 2024 elections could be compromised if the monetisation of political campaign in the country is not checked. To him, monetisation of political campaigns in the country could deny the citizens free and fair elections. According to […] The post Monetisation
About 60,000 persons in the informal sector, especially the self-employed have joined the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), since the inception of the Self Employed Enrollment Drive (SEED) programme. The SEED programme seeks to ensure that both workers in the formal and informal sector benefit through their monthly contribution on their retirement or […] The post 60,000 self-employed join SSNIT
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