The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has risen to 152 since the beginning of this year, public […]
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Ghana records first mpox death, 23 new cases confirmed
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Ghana has recorded its first death from Mpox, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirmed in its latest update released on Sunday. […]
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Chinese, Ghanaian doctors break new grounds with minimally invasive surgery
The 14th Chinese medical team and Ghanaian doctors have successfully carried out the first laparoscopic transabdominal anterior hernia repair within the West African country’s public […]
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Africa CDC warns of widespread drug resistance across Africa
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned of widespread drug resistance on the continent, threatening to reverse decades of health […]
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CHPS underused in urban areas despite rural success—CHORUS study finds
The Community-Led Responsive and Effective Urban Health Systems (CHORUS) consortium has called for increased attention to Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in underserved […]
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UG, WOMEC urge media to bridge gap between science, society
An Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Ghana, Prof. Abena Yeboah-Banin, has urged journalists to take a more proactive role in demystifying scientific […]
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University of Ghana suspends social gatherings amid COVID-19 resurgence
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The University of Ghana has announced the suspension of all social gatherings on its campus, according to a statement released here […]
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World Child Cancer ends training project, advances paediatric cancer care in Ghana
The World Child Cancer (WCC) organisation has officially concluded its nationwide haematology training project in Ghana, which trained over 300 healthcare professionals in safe blood […]
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Access Bank Ghana leads blood donation drive to support sickle cell warriors
Access Bank Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, has launched a coordinated blood donation drive across all its operating countries, demonstrating its […]
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Cabinet approves Mahama Cares Bill
Cabinet has approved the Ghana Medical Trust or the (Mahama Cares) Fund Bill for onward transmission to Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama disclosed on Friday. […]
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