Ghana has confirmed two Lassa fever cases from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research on 24th February, 2023 according to a statement from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) signed by its Director General, Dr. Patrick Kumah-Aboagye.
According to the statement, both cases are from Accra. The first case involves...
Olam Agri, in partnership with local regulatory authorities and medical professionals in Ghana, provided free medical screening for over 1,100 bakers and their staff in Accra and Kumasi. This initiative is part of the ‘My Healthy Baker’ programme that is designed to improve the well-being of bakers and ensure...
The Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) and the Mastercard Foundation have announced a historic US$45million partnership named MADIBA (Manufacturing in Africa for Disease Immunization and Building Autonomy), a significant step toward achieving vaccine manufacturing autonomy in Africa.
The multi-year project, aimed at developing and building a world-class workforce to support...
‘If all of us are moving forward together, then success takes care of itself’ - Henry Ford
Hurray! Today, July 18, 2023 marks exactly five (5) years that the University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD commenced with its phased operationalization model.
The journey to operationalize the UGMC has been quite arduous...
In view of dwindling volumes of blood in hospitals across the country, the National Insurance Commission (NIC) - regulator of the insurance sector - is collaborating with various players in the insurance industry to restock the national blood bank.
The exercise, which is set to come off today, September 27,...
Retail banking, also known as consumer banking or personal banking, refers to the provision of banking services directly to individual customers and small businesses. In retail banking, financial institutions offer a wide range of banking products and services tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of individuals and small...
The World Health Organization's World Malaria Report 2023, released at the end of 2023, paints a concerning picture of the global state of malaria in 2022. Despite continued efforts, malaria remains a significant public health challenge, with both malaria incidence and mortality higher now than they were before the...
The launch of Healthy Heart Africa 2.0 in Ghana signifies a significant step forward in the realm of preventive healthcare and the reinforcement of robust health systems throughout Africa.
AstraZeneca spearheaded this initiative, aiming to combat the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular ailments, across the continent.
During the...
The pandemic has led to a surge in pollution from disposable products like plastic face masks and hand sanitiser bottles. Effective trade rules can help limit the spread of coronavirus waste.
Historical data tell us that about 75% of coronavirus plastic will likely become waste, clogging our landfills and floating...
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...