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NGO organises free health screening for residents to mark World Heart Day

Anlo: Stroke Association Support Network, Ghana (SASNET) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has organised a health screening exercise for residents of Anlo-Afiadenyigba to mark this year’s Word Heart Day.

The day was to create awareness about the …

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PSGH ready to collaborate with government to tackle mpox diseases

Accra: The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has taken note of the report by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) of the confirmed case of mpox in Ghana and is ready to collaborate with government to prevent the spread of the virus.

A statement signed…

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Ghana Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan 2024 to 2030 launched

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched the Ghana Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan (GFPCIP) 2024 to 2030 in Accra?

The plan is aimed at ensuring equitable and timely access to quality family planning information, commodities and service…

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Kadjebi commences Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention cycle four dosing

The Kadjebi District Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has started its fourth round of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) dosing.

The exercise started on September 25, and will end on September 29, targeting children between t…

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Veterinary Officer appeals for support towards mass dog immunization campaign

Mr Selorm Debrah, the Municipal Veterinary Officer in Aowin, has appealed to philanthropists and benevolent organizations to assist or sponsor the mass dog immunization campaign to help eradicate the rabies disease by the year 2030.

He said ‘though t…

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Mother-to-Mother Support Groups ensure well-being of pregnant women

Some mothers in the Pusiga District have lauded the activities of Mother-to-Mother Support Groups for helping to ensure their well-being while pregnant through safe delivery.

They said such activities also helped to ensure good health of their babies…

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Firm Health Ghana Foundation organises 2024 third quarter blood donation drive

Firm Health Ghana Foundation (FHGF) in partnership with the Bogoso and Apinto Government hospitals and the Tarkwa Municipal hospital, have organized a blood donation exercise at Fiaseman Senior High School.

The exercise was the third leg of the quart…

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Gomoa Central MP Commissions health centre at Abonyi to promote quality healthcare

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa Central, Mrs Naana Eyiah Quansah has commissioned a Health Center for the people of Gomoa Abonyi in the Gomoa Central District to facilitate quality healthcare delivery.

The multipurpose health facility was fin…

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PSGH calls on government to address its grievances to safeguard healthcare delivery

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), has called on the government to address its concerns to enable them deliver effective healthcare for Ghanaians.

A statement issued by PSGH and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said the government s…

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World Alcohol-Free Day 2024: Government to accelerate action on alcohol control in Ghana

The Vision for Alternative Development-Ghana (VALD-Ghana) has called on the government to take action to control alcohol consumption in the country to curb the pervasive health and societal harms.

It said while alcohol consumption was often embedded…