Insuring frontline health workers is crucial for several reasons: Protection: Health workers face numerous risks and hazards in their line of work, especially during public health emergencies like pandemics. Insurance coverage can provide them with financial protection in case of illness, injury, or death while on duty. Motivation: Knowing that …
Read More »Employ only licensed Environmental Health practitioners to manage waste ~ EPA tells Health Facilities
The Environmental Protection Agency has charged health institutions to employ trained environmental health officers in their facilities for proper management of waste. The Ahafo Regional Director of EPA, Dr. Jackson Adiyie Nyantakyi said Environmental Health is a profession that required formal training Dr. Nyantakyi said EPA will intensify it regular …
Read More »Govt has never squandered covid-19 funds as percieve – Health Minister Agyemang Manu clarifies
The Minister of Health Hon. Kwaku Agyemang Manu has stated categorically that government has never squandered covid-19 funds as perceived by some people. He said though, covid-19 came with its own burden, but government have utilized it’s allocated funds in the interest of all Ghanaians. According to him, before the …
Read More »COCOBOD provides Health Screening For Over 800 Cocoa Farmers
The Sefwi Bekwai District Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED), in the Bibiani Anhwianso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region, has organised a free health screening exercise for over 800 cocoa farmers at Sefwi Bekwai and its evirons. According to Mr. Joseph Kusi, the coordinator for Sefwi Bekwai District …
Read More »Health Workers Leaving Ghana Because Of Salary – Health Minister Hints
The Minister responsible for health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu has revealed that many Ghanaian health professionals are leaving the shores of Ghana for other countries because of the lower salaries paid to them in Ghana. The health minister described the development as a worrying situation. Mr. Agyeman Manu, Ghana’s Health Minister …
Read More »TB FIGHTING: Health Directorate Fails To Achieve Mid-Year Target
The Ahafo Regional Health Director, Dr. Kwabena Boateng Boakye is worried over how the Directorate is unable to deal with Tuberculosis (TB) related issues, and has hinted of mapping – up comprehensive strategy to fight it. He expressed his concern during the Ahafo Regional Health Directorate Mid – Year Performance …
Read More »Ahafo: Health Directoriate Intensifies Exclusive Breastfeeding Education
The Managers of Asutifi North District Health Directorate in Ahafo Region have embarked on intensive education exercise on Exclusive Breastfeeding to let babies and nursing mothers have full benefits of the act. Joe Pawa in an interview with a Senior Staff Nurse of Asutifi North District Hospital, Joana Adobea Mensah …
Read More »Resign and focus on your health- Alban Bagbin told
Presidential Staffer Newton Abeeku Offei has informed Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin through a Facebook post to resign and focus on his health. His words of advise came few hours after the Speaker of Parliament signalled going to Dubai for 30 days medical check up. This is the second time the …
Read More »Urine colour very important: see what color says about your health
Do you know that the colour of your urine has a lot to say about your health? Urine can speak volumes about your health and all you have to do is listen and watch carefully. The consistency, colour and odour can give you signs of your overall well-being and health. …
Read More »Government is not to blame for delay in Completing health projects- Dr. Afriyie
The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee has stated that the incumbent government cannot be held responsible for the delay in completing some nine health projects that were started under the erstwhile Mahama administration. Dr Yaw Afriyie, speaking on JoyNews explained that the construction firm, a British entity that is to …
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