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Prof. Obu advocates “Sobolo” as a natural remedy for hypertension
Professor Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, a Naturopathic healthcare expert, is spearheading efforts to promote hibiscus (locally known as sobolo) as an "effective natural remedy" for managing…
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Cholera death toll rises to 43 with 480 infections
Ghana's cholera outbreak has so far claimed the lives of 43 persons and a total of 480 infections, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said.
The cholera outbreak, which hit the country…
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Dr Kuma-Aboagye exits GHS with proud achievements
In the ever-evolving landscape of public health, strong and visionary leadership is crucial to driving change, ensuring resilience, and improving healthcare outcomes.
Over the past few…
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Fidelity Bank’s Orange Women’s Network supports families at Korle-Bu NICU
The Orange Women's Network (OWN) at Fidelity Bank, has supported 49 families at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
The gesture, to mark the…
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GHS revives COVID-19 safety protocols amid hMPV concerns
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has intensified surveillance on acute respiratory infections following a surge in cases caused by the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), a virus spreading…
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40 dead from Cholera, 398 infections confirmed
A cholera outbreak which hit the Ghana in October 2024 has so far claimed Forty (40) lives with 398 others infected in five regions.
Data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate…
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WHO alarmed over govts cutting spending on health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over a decline in global government spending on health.
According to the 2024 Global Health Expenditure Report, the average per…
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Cholera outbreak claims 27 lives, infects 252 in Ghana
A cholera outbreak in Ghana has claimed 27 lives and infected 252 people in the past two and a half months.
As of December 10, the outbreak has spread across 36 districts in the…
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Ghana loses 1,400 lives to drowning annually – WHO/Bloomberg Philanthropies
In a startling revelation at the official launch of the Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention in Geneva, Switzerland, it was disclosed that approximately 1,400 people die from…
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NPP promises to upgrade Nursing and Midwifery Colleges to degree-awarding institutions
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, and the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced a significant policy proposal aimed at elevating…
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