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DIRECTOR-GENERAL of GHS RALLIES STAFF TO PRIORITIZE...April 30, 2026
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No Shortage of Oxygen at Tamale Teaching Hospital – Management8:07 pm - March 6, 2026
The Management of Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has dismissed reports of oxygen shortage at the facility. It comes after a social media post circulating on Facebook, which alleges a shortage of oxygen at the hospital. A statement issued by TTH on Friday 6 March assured assure the general public that it has adequate oxygen supply […]
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Beyond Personal Choice: Understanding the Social and Environmental Drivers of Overweight and Obesity in Ghana3:55 pm - March 4, 2026
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Overweight and obesity are rising rapidly in Ghana, and the trend is especially concerning among women of reproductive age. While many people assume weight gain is simply about “eating too much and moving too little,” new research published by my former student (now my colleague), Maxwell Konlan (of Legon Hospital Dietherapy Unit) and his study […]
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VAST-Ghana Commends FDA Ban on Mixed Alcoholic Energy Drinks, Calls for Broader Alcohol Controls7:28 am - March 4, 2026
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The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST-Ghana) has commended the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for banning mixed alcoholic energy drinks from the Ghanaian market. On February 25, 2026, the FDA issued an official directive under the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), following a post-registration safety review. The directive prohibits the sale of […]
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Ban Sachet Alcohol to Curb Rising Student Drinking – VAST-Ghana12:57 pm - March 3, 2026
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Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST-Ghana) has called on the Government of Ghana and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to immediately ban the production and sale of alcohol in sachets and miniature bottles, citing growing alcohol use among students. In a press statement issued on February 6, 2026, the public health advocacy organisation said […]
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Wenchi HIV Rate Third Highest in Bono Region8:31 am - March 3, 2026
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George Agyemang, Acting Wenchi Municipal Director of Health in the Bono Region, has cautioned adolescents against engaging in unprotected sex and maintaining multiple sexual partners. He said HIV infections were recording alarming figures in the municipality and urged couples to remain faithful and avoid extra-marital affairs to protect themselves against new infections. Mr Agyemang advised […]
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MTN Foundation to Hand Over New A&E Block to Ho Teaching Hospital9:11 am - March 2, 2026
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The MTN Ghana Foundation will officially hand over the completed, expanded Accident & Emergency (A&E) Block at Ho Teaching Hospital. The official handover ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders, traditional authorities, community leaders, health professionals and representatives of the MTN Ghana Foundation to celebrate this important project. The […]
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Madina Polyclinic Kekele to Commission New Surgical Theatre March 58:51 am - March 2, 2026
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Madina Polyclinic Kekele will on Thursday, March 5, 2026, commission a newly constructed surgical theatre, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s 52-year history. Established in 1974 as a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) unit, the polyclinic has over the decades provided essential healthcare services to mothers, children and the broader Madina community. The addition […]
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CDC Vaccine Advisors to Consider COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries, Long COVID9:47 am - February 27, 2026
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The U.S. CDC’s vaccine advisory committee will discuss and may vote on recommendations for issues including COVID-19 vaccine injuries and long COVID at its scheduled meeting on March 18 and 19, according to a notice in the Federal Register. The notice was posted on Wednesday. Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and healthcare trends […]
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Nalerugu Nurses and Midwifery College Principal Suspended9:40 am - February 27, 2026
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The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the immediate suspension of the Principal of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College at Nalerugu over alleged unauthorized admissions. The directive was issued during the Minister’s working visit to the Upper East, North-East and Northern Regions, where he toured health facilities and training institutions to assess […]
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Government Approves Payment of Salary Arrears for Nurses and Midwives8:57 am - February 27, 2026
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The Government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives recruited during the 2024/2025 recruitment year. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Health, negotiations regarding the payment of the arrears have been successfully concluded. Following engagements with the Ministry of Finance, approval has been granted for […]
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