The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to the general public to exercise caution when purchasing food items on promotion during the Christmas season. Speaking on Rejoice Amansan Ntie Morning Show, Francisca Patoah Gyarko, the Principal Regulatory Officer for the FDA in Sunyani, explained that promotional sales are often influenced by two […]
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GHS to begin Cholera vaccination in Western Region
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will launch a mass cholera vaccination campaign in the Western Region, beginning today, December 15, and running through Thursday, December 19.The initiative will cover four Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) severely affected by the cholera outbreak. This decision comes in response to the rising number of cholera cases and […]
Ghana detects 34,000 new HIV infections within nine months of 2024
The National HIV and AIDS Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service has reported over 34,000 new HIV infections detected from January to the third quarter of 2024. Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, the Programme Manager, emphasised the importance of public testing and screening, revealing that approximately 1.3 million people were screened during this period.“Between January […]
Cholera outbreak kills five in Kasoa, 30 still on admission
Five people have been confirmed dead while 30 others are still on admission at the Kasoa Polyclinic and Mother and Child Hospital after a cholera outbreak hit the area. According to the Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East Anita Love Obo Amissah, three of the victims died on Thursday, October 31, while two others […]
GHS Confirms Cholera Outbreak In Greater Accra
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially confirmed cases of cholera in the Ada West and Ada East Districts of the Greater Accra Region, sparking significant public health concerns. The first confirmed case was reported on October 4, 2024, when a patient visited a health facility with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. According […]
NHIS expands coverage to include mental health services starting Nov. 1
Government has announced the expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to cover four major mental health conditions: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Schizophrenia.This new benefit package to improve mental health care accessibility will take effect on November 1, 2024.NHIS subscribers will now be able to access outpatient services and initial hospitalisation for […]
Asunafo North: Ghana health Services launches a campaign to fight Measles
The Asunafo North Ghana Health Service (GHS) have launched a six-day Municipal Measles vaccination and Vitamin A supplement campaign to improve the general health and survival of children. The campaign, aimed at ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages to help reduce the number of measles cases in the municipality.The campaign, expected to […]
50 People acquire HIV every day in Ghana
An estimated 50 people are infected with HIV every day, the Ghana AIDS Commission has said.Majority of the new infections have been identified as persons between 15 and 49 years old, the economically active population. The data announced during the release of the 2023 national and sub-national HIV and AIDS estimates and projections also showed […]
Over 17k new HIV infections recorded in 2023–Ghana AIDS Commission
Seventeen thousand, seven hundred and seventy-four (17, 774) new HIV infections were reported in the country in 2023.This represents a 14.8% decrease in HIV infection in the last decade.In the same year, 12,480 persons living with the infection died with 11.2% of the number being children. Bono, Greater Accra and Eastern Region remain the regions […]
Govt Releases Funds To Clear Medical Supplies At Tema Port
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that it has received funds from the Ministry of Finance necessary for the clearance of the Global Fund medical supplies that are currently at the Tema port. In a recent statement released on Thursday, June 13, the ministry noted that it has received an amount of GH¢7,429,694.39 from […]
