Data from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) suggests that Africa is home to 63 international transboundary river basins that cover approximately 64% of the continent’s land area and also hosts 93% of the region’s entire surface water resources yet a large percentage of the population do not have...
Senior health practitioners, Dr. Aba and Yalley, have debunked claims that eating groundnut gives pimples. Educating the public on the second episode of Vodafone Healthline’s ninth episode, the experts provided an indepth explanation to the various causes of pimples which could not be hanged on the necks of groundnut...
The Futurize HealthTech Summit - a joint initiative by Futurize and AstraZeneca under the A. Catalyst Network - concluded this week, signalling a new era in African health technology. Hosted at Strathmore University Business School in Nairobi, the exclusive event welcomed over 120 attendees - each dedicated to enhancing...
The sustainability of the Private Health Insurance industry in Ghana is a conversation that needs to be had.
As the industry grows, it will need all stakeholders to come around the table to help shape it. Key amongst these should be government. Government is doing so much with with the...
“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,...
MultiChoice Ghana has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth over GH¢500,000 (US$100,000) to the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi and Ga East Municipal Hospital, Accra intended for frontline staff in support towards the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking during the handover ceremonies, MultiChoice Ghana Managing Director, Cecil Sunkwa Mills...
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana (SCFG) has announced the appointment of Professor Solomon Fiifi Ofori-Acquah as its new President with immediate effect.
Prof. Ofori-Acquah has several years of experience in translational basic and clinical research in sickle cell disease (SCD). In his new role he will provide overall executive...
... GHS calls for calm as efforts intensify to get more vaccines
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said that the protection one gets after taking the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine can last at least 90 days.
It has therefore asked people who are awaiting their second dose to exercise...
The Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association (CUA) has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other items to Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates of two Junior High Schools (JHS) in Adabraka, to enable the pupils and staff stay safe ahead of final examination.
The Association donated the items, which include...
