The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has projected that Ghana will attain universal health coverage before 2030. According to the Chief Executive of the NHIA Dr Da-Costa Aboagye, the innovative and robust measures being implemented under his watch include the new preventive health care measure which will soon become part of the NHIS claim package…
The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is leading the Homowo Clean-up Exercise in Accra, aiming to rid the city of filth and promote a clean environment. The Grater Accra Regional Minister, Honourable Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, sub-chiefs of Accra, and a special task force of Ga traditional warriors…
Author, Dr Kulneet Suri Dr Kulneet Suri(Adjunct Professor) Harvard University, Senior Director-Unison Abstract: Mental Health and Behavioural Health is extremely important for the well-being and overall development of a child – it has to be a TOGETHER journey for parents and the child. According to researchers One in six children aged 6-10 years has a…
Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene Source: Africa Publicity Some 50 persons are contracting HIV infections on a daily basis in Ghana, the Ghana AIDS Commission has reported. The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, who made this known said majority of the people contracting HIV constitute the economically active population. He stated that…
Nick Owen Source: Africa Publicity It was a heartbreaking moment when veteran BBC presenter, Nick Owen, broke down in tears live on air while discussing his battle with cancer. The 76-year-old could not hold back his tears as he spoke about his health issue. Earlier in 2024, Owen was awarded an MBE for his work.
Dr. Ben Brown and his late wife, Hillary Brown Source: Africa Publicity A plastic surgeon in the US has been charged in the death of his wife who reportedly suffered heart attack while he was performing liposuction, including ear adjustment procedures on her in his medical office. US authorities said Dr. Ben Brown’s wife, Hillary…
A file photo Ghana’s Ministry of Health has appealed to the leadership of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) to reconsider its decision to embark on strike. The Ministry in a statement dated Monday, June 17, 2024, urged MELPWU to return to the negotiation table with the Ghanaian Government’s negotiation team, which it said…
Nana Aba Anamoah Source: Africa Publicity A renowned Ghanaian media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, is raising funds to support Kidney patients at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Nana Aba will be turning 44. And as part of activities to mark her birthday, she has chosen to…
Source: Africa Publicity At least 77 people have died from Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), a deadly skin-eating bacterial infection in Japan. The deaths were recorded between January and March 2024, according to the latest figures available. Health officials in Japan have also reported a record high number of cases of the dangerous and deadly…
A file photo of cholera patients in Nigeria Source: Africa Publicity At least 30 people have been confirmed dead from cholera in Nigeria since the beginning of 2024. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed the deaths, blaming the outbreak on poor sanitation and lack of resources. According to the Centre, from…
The Ministry of Health will implement a national health insurance policy for foreigners visiting Ghana for short periods starting July 1, 2024. Initially, the policy will target non-resident foreigners visiting the country for less than six months within 12 months. Developed in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and other partners, the policy…
Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has instructed a committee formed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to investigate the alleged abandonment of a patient at Gomoa Ojobi to submit its findings within 30 days. The committee comprises the Deputy Director-General of GHS, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Ridge Hospital, representatives from the Ministry of…
Global Outreach Consortium, an NGO focused on providing complete health care to the underprivileged, announces a significant milestone in the fight against breast cancer with the launch of Bisayen! Ask Us! & Touch Us! Project. This is an innovative project dedicated to providing comprehensive support, education, and empowerment to breast cancer patients, their loved…
File photo Source: Africa Publicity The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated investigations into allegations that an accident patient was abandoned in a bush at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region by a hospital’s ambulance staff, only to reportedly be found dead later. GHS in a statement dated Friday, June 14, 2024, cited a media…
Source: Africa Publicity A new coronavirus variant, KP.3 is reportedly rising in dominance across America and experts have warned about a “summer wave” of covid-19 cases. Reports say the new class of covid19 subvariants which has been nicknamed ‘FLiRT’ are rapidly spreading across the United States of America. The U.S. Centers…
Source: Africa Publicity Scammers are taking advantage of the high demand for weight-loss drugs around the world to cash in millions of dollars through fraudulent deals, specifically the sale of nonexistent weight-loss drugs, a new report has found. According to the report from the online protection company, McAfee, phishing attempts involving popular GLP-1 drugs—like Ozempic,…
