Health

A mysterious disease affecting fish in the Ellembelle District’s Kamgbunli community is causing severe disruption to local fishing activities, with fishermen raising alarm over its potential impact on their livelihoods. Fishing…
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A cholera outbreak that struck Ghana in October 2024 has claimed 40 lives, with 398 additional cases reported across five regions, according to data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Dr. Dennis Laryea, Head of Disease Surveillance at…
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Dr. Margaret Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organisation (WHO), has reassured the public that the recent surge in respiratory viruses in China is typical for the winter season, and no emergency declarations have been made. In…
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China is currently facing a surge in cases of a new strain of infectious respiratory virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), triggering widespread public concern. This winter, HMPV infections have spiked across northern Chinese provinces,…
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Minister for Information and Spokesperson for the Government Transition Team, Fatimatu Abubakar, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's administration for making significant strides in Ghana’s health sector. Speaking on…
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed hope that the incoming administration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama will prioritise the completion of the Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated under his leadership. Speaking…
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the disbursement of GH₵270 million to healthcare providers, covering vetted claims up to October 2024 and part of November. This milestone ensures that no claims fall…
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The death toll from Ghana’s ongoing cholera outbreak has risen to 37, with confirmed cases climbing from 346 to 359 as of December 26, 2024. The Western Region accounted for the latest two deaths, prompting the Ghana Health Service (GHS)…
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Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the General Overseer of the United Denominations of Action Chapel International, has issued an impassioned plea to men aged 40 and above to prioritise their prostate health. Sharing his own battle…
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The Ashanti Region has reported its first five confirmed cholera cases, spanning three districts, as of December 28, 2024. Sekyere South District leads with three cases, while Kumasi and Bekwai have recorded one case each. Out of 28…
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