The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for a review of the emergency unit at the La General Hospital to ensure its bed capacity is adequate to meet growing patient demand. He said the number of emergency beds…
Home » Lifestyle » Actress Carina Nel on ‘paralysing’ breast cancer diagnosis ‘7de Laan’ actress Carina Nel has opened up about her recent breast cancer diagnosis in a raw and real interview… Former 7de Laan actress Carina Nel – known for playing medical doctor Alexa…
The federal government has called on states to increase domestic financing for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), saying Nigeria needs to mobilise $1 million in local resources to unlock approximately $7 million from the Reaching the Last Mile Fund for the national programme…
The Central Regional Health Directorate is stepping up Ebola surveillance and outbreak preparedness, urging health facilities to remain alert to suspected cases and strengthen infection prevention measures. Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Alberta Biritwum-Nyarko, says health workers must intensify…
The Osun State Government on Thursday announced plans to engage able-bodied men and women as ad hoc road sweepers to enhance sanitation across the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, disclosed this in a statement…
Director-General, Africa CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya The African Union and its member states have been urged to make concrete financial and policy commitments to expand Africa’s community health workforce, “with an estimated $4.3bn required annually to achieve the target of two…
The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has sponsored free surgical procedures for 130 constituents suffering from hernia and three other medical conditions. The exercise, held at the Asutifi North District Hospital in Kenyasi,…
Women should pay attention to changes in their bodies, seek medical advice when necessary, and adopt healthy lifestyles to reduce health risks, medical experts have said. The doctors noted that women face various health challenges at different stages of life,…
Organisers of the Retro Vibes Day Club have donated GH¢20,000 to the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate to support breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and awareness activities in the region. The... Retro Vibes Day Club supports breast cancer fight with GH…
A consultant gynaecologist at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, Dr. Ben Ageda, has urged women to undergo regular cervical cancer screening to promote early detection and prevent avoidable deaths. Ageda made the call during a two-day free…
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