… calls for action on medication access
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi
Neurologist and Senior Physician Specialist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. Vida Obese, has emphasized the urgent need to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, noting that approximately 12% of cases seen in neurology clinics nationwide are diagnosed as Parkinson's...
Stanbic Bank Ghana, a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) aimed at offering tailor-made financial solutions to members of the GMA.
Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony at Stanbic Heights in Accra, Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of...
In a collaborative effort to address the pressing healthcare needs of the nation, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Ministry of Health (MOH) have joined forces to expedite the clearance of crucial pharmaceuticals supplied through the Global Fund, from
the Tema port.
Amidst concerns over the delay...
“Women are the driving force of every economy; therefore, they need to be well to do well." This statement encapsulates the profound impact that women have on society's economic and social fabric. Yet, amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, the well-being of women, particularly their reproductive health,...
By Godson Kofi DAVIES
In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas.
According to the World...
The Transaction Banking Team of Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GHS 30,000 to the Gynecology and Maternity Ward of the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Hospital.
The donation covered the medical bills of 15 new mothers who have remained at the hospital after childbirth due to financial challenges.
During the presentation of...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR
The fourth edition of the West Africa Pharma Healthcare exposition- a comprehensive international pharmaceutical medical and healthcare industry exhibition - is set to take place from the 8th to 10th May 2024 in Accra.
Organised by WEGVORAUS Exhibitions and under the auspices of the Ministry of...
Infections acquired in healthcare facilities are costing Ghana US$1.57bn each year, leading to thousands of preventable deaths. At least half of these infections could be prevented by improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in these facilities, WaterAid unveiled yesterday in brand new research.
The new data, using World Bank methodology,...
The birth of a newborn baby fills families with joy and pride as it symbolizes continuity of a lineage. Unfortunately, some mothers do not return home with their bundles of joy due to complications during childbirth. Some even lose their lives in the process.
Access to quality health care continues...
As we commemorate World Health Day 2024 themed ‘My health, my right,’ the focus turns to the critical importance of good food and nutrition, particularly in regions like Central and West Africa.
Nutrition is the foundation of human health, influencing every aspect of physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. In these...