The Ghana Health Service reports a surge in disease outbreaks over the past eight years, attributing this to urbanization, overcrowding, and human encroachment into animal habitats. The country’s strong disease detection system, however, has prevented large-scale epidemics.
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Ghana Health Ministry directs six Winneba Hospital staff to be reported to police following investigation into a patient’s abandonment and subsequent death.
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The Ghana Health Service has expanded its malaria vaccine rollout to 136 districts, targeting 200,000 children annually in a move to combat child malaria across the country.
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Health News The Country Director of environmental NGO, Pure Earth, Esmond Wisdom Quansah, has called upon the government to implement stringent measures to protect children from lead exposure and poisoning.…
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A reality TV show in Ghana uses celebrities to raise awareness about adolescent health and family planning. Lucky Trip, which premiered its third season in Accra on Friday, is part…
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A new antenatal care (ANC) model involving group sessions and storytelling has been shown to reduce maternal mortality and improve pregnancy outcomes in Ghana. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) piloted…