Over 2,000 children born with cleft lip and palate have undergone corrective surgeries at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana, enabling them to integrate fully into society without facing stigmatization. The success story comes from the efforts of the KATH Cleft Multidisciplinary Clinic, which has treated more than 5,000 cases and performed over […]
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Dog mauls sleeping baby in Accra; tears off body parts
A 2-year-old toddler is fighting for his life at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a vicious attack by a mixed Shepherd breed dog on Monday night.The harrowing attack resulted in severe injuries, including the tearing off of his buttocks and private parts, leaving the toddler in critical condition.The sudden and ferocious nature of the attack […]
Asunafo North Municipality Launches Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign to Fight Malaria
The Asunafo North Municipality has embarked on a significant campaign aimed at distributing long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLIN) to combat malaria effectively. The registration process for this initiative is set to commence on Thursday, April 18th, and will run until Monday, encompassing a week-long effort to cover all communities within the district. This proactive measure is […]
GRA clears 14 out of 182 containers locked up at port hands products to MoH
GRA clears 14 out of 182 containers locked up at Tema Port …hands over products to Health MinistryThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has handed over 14 out of the 182 containers of locked-up pharmaceutical products needed in the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis to the Ministry of Health.The essential medical commodities, including antiretroviral drugs […]
Ghana Health Service to Distribute Treated Mosquito Nets
The fight against malaria in Ghana has taken another significant step forward with the announcement by the Ahafo Regional Health Directorate regarding the distribution of treated mosquito nets. Scheduled to take place from May 18th to May 25th, 2024, this initiative aims to provide crucial protection against the deadly disease to communities across the region.During […]
REVITALIZING WATER ACCESS: MIM WATER SUPPLY PROJECT COMMISSIONED
Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Tano North, Hon.Dr.Freda Prempeh has officially commissioned GHC 10,517,852.78 water supply project in Mim, located within the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo region. The ceremony, held on January 31, 2024, marked the culmination of efforts to address water accessibility challenges […]
Thirty-One suspected commercial sex workers, human traffickers arrested in Western Region
The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), through its Axim Sector Command, has arrested a total of 31 ECOWAS nationals suspected to be syndicates engaged in commercial sex working and human trafficking at their hideouts in the Ellembelle District and Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. The two-day intelligence operation, led […]
Anal Sex is now the favourite for many Ghanaian Women – Ghana AIDS Commission
The Ghana AIDS Commission has revealed that anal sex has become many Ghanaian women favourite. Contrary to views that men coerce them into engaging in anal sex against their will. The Director General of, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene disclosed this interesting trend while discussing HIV/ AIDS risk factors on Monday on Accra-based Adom FM’s Burning Issues. […]
MIDWIFE URGES WOMEN TO GET SCREENED FOR BREAST CANCER
October marks the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early detection and screening. In a recent interview, Madam Rosetta Ntiriwaa Boakye, the National PRO for Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, emphasized the significance of breast cancer screening, urging women and men alike to prioritize their health. […]
COVID-19 NATIONAL TRUST FUND WRAPS UP OPERATIONS
COVID-19 National Trust FundThe Board of Trustees of the COVID-19 National Trust Fund has paid GH¢7,447,402.80 into the Consolidated Fund. The payment was the balance after disbursing the entire contributions received. The payment was necessary, as the work of the trustee ended today, Thursday, August 31, 2023, after operating for three years and six months. […]