As I sit quietly pondering ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, I can also see lots of opportunities that are equally begging to be utilised by Africa. I see this pandemic as both an opportunity and a wake-up call for Africa to reposition itself as an economic force to reckon...
…standalone expansion of the global brand to bridge the innovation gap in the region’s medical laboratory sectors
The regional healthcare community has pledged its support for the official launch of Medlab West Africa, organised by Informa Markets as a standalone event in Lagos, Nigeria.
The event, scheduled for 22nd – 24th...
Medical drone giant, Zipline, has received commendations for its support to Ghana’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company, through its assistance in delivering COVID-19 samples to Noguchi and KCCR for testing, has brought lots of relief to many health facilities within their operational areas.
Narrating the gains made as a...
The first ever Keratoprothesis eye surgery has been conducted in Ghana by the Dr. Agarwal Eye Hospital.
Keratoprothesis is a surgical procedure where a diseased cornea is replaced with a partial artificial one. It is reserved for patients for whom traditional penetration keratoplasty – PKP, that is other forms of...
Experts in medical diagnostics are alarmed by the influx of unstandardised laboratory equipment and test-kits, which they warn pose serious risks to the general public and threaten quality healthcare delivery.
The alarm was raised by a cross-section of chief executive officers in both private and public healthcare facilities at a...
Petrosol Ghana Ltd., a leading oil marketing company, has donated GH¢30,000 to the Ghana Reconstruction of Anomaly and Trauma Fund (GRAFT Foundation).
This donation is aimed at giving a second chance at a normal life to the under-privileged who are facing permanent disfiguration and have no money to undergo surgery to...
SEEK International - in its bid to make a significant mark in society and as part of its fourth anniversary celebration - has donated books to the isolation/quarantine centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
The organisation with a mission of empowering individuals through knowledge acquisition and application made this initial...
Ghana's COVID-19 cases have crossed the 5,000 mark to reach 5,127 with 22 deaths. Most of the deaths are associated with underlying ill-health.
According to Dr. Badu Sarkodie Addo, Head of Public Health Directorate, the age range for the deaths are between ages 9 and 82 years.
He said the mean...
…Discussion to focus on managing an anxious workforce during and post COVID-19
The question of how to effectively manage an anxious workforce in the face of the novel coronavirus economic crisis will be the centre of discussion, as the 2020 Ghana's Most Respected CEOs Breakfast Series takes off today.
The one-day...
One of Ghana’s leading pharmaceutical institutions, Action Pharma has launched a new contraceptive, OVIZA emergency contraceptive pill (OVIZA Levonorgetrel) to help reduce the prevalence of unplanned pregnancies.
OVIZA emergency contraceptive pill is targeted especially at young women who are not ready for children but sexually active and couples as well.
Speaking...