Korle Bu Teaching Hospital risks shutdown in March
Ghana’s foremost hospital, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, is at risk of being closed down by March 31, 2019.
According to the Health...
FDA releases list of harmful cosmetic products
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against using some 41 cosmetic products which contain harmful substances including mercury, hydroquinone and...
GHS begins 1 District – 1 vehicle policy
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has received 26 Nissan pick-up trucks from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for onward distribution to various districts.
GHS...
One constituency one ambulance in 2019 – Akufo-Addo promises
President Nana Akufo Addo has announced a game-changing tactic to solve the ambulance deficit in Ghana’s health sector.
According to him, every constituency will get...
GMA was consulted on drone medical deliveries deal – Government
Government has dismissed claims by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) that it was not consulted on the service agreement deal to have drones deliver...
Over 1000 Ghanaians living with leprosy – Lepers Aid
The Lepers Aid Committee has disclosed that there are over 1000 Ghanaians living with leprosy.
According to the committee, although treatment and support towards lepers...
FDA cautions public ahead festive sales
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on Tuesday cautioned the public to be vigilant when purchasing food and medical items, especially during this festive...
MoH bans codeine cough syrups, restricts access to tramadol
The Ministry of Health has by executive instrument banned the sale of codeine induced cough syrups and restricted access to tramadol induced drugs in...
Fix our problems now, not later – GMA to Akufo-Addo
The general secretary of the Ghana Medical Association Dr. Justice Yamson has urged President Akufo-Addo and his government to work to resolve the hardships...
Jobless nurses threaten Jubilee House picket
Unemployed nurses and midwives in the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions, have given government a three-week ultimatum to release their financial clearance and get...