Tuesday, June 2

Health

Ghana on High Alert as Ebola Cases Reported in Uganda and DR Congo
No Comments
Health

Ghana on High Alert as Ebola Cases Reported in Uganda and DR Congo

The Ministry of Health has issued a nationwide alert following reports of new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in parts of Africa, specifically in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to updates from the World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, both confirmed and suspected cases have recently emerged in the affected countries. However, authorities have stressed that Ghana has not recorded any suspected or confirmed case. In response, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international health partners, has activated precautionary measures to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response systems. These include enhanced surveillance and screening at airports, seaports, and land borders, as well as increased...
Read More
Weija Gbawe Residents Demand Opening of Completed Children’s Hospital
No Comments
Health

Weija Gbawe Residents Demand Opening of Completed Children’s Hospital

Residents of Weija Gbawe have staged a protest over the continued closure of a fully completed 120-bed Children’s Specialist Hospital, calling on authorities to immediately commission and operationalise the facility. The demonstration, saw scores of residents clad in red and black symbols of urgency and distress march through principal streets to register their frustration over what they described as an unjustifiable delay in opening the hospital. According to the protesters, the facility, which was completed nearly two years ago, remains idle despite being fully equipped with modern medical infrastructure, including a CT scanner, operating theatres, and laboratories. They argue that the delay is worsening access to quality paediatric healthcare in the municipality and beyond. Res...
Read More
Central Regional Health Directorate Investigates Maternal Death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital
No Comments
Health

Central Regional Health Directorate Investigates Maternal Death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital

The Central Regional Health Directorate has launched an investigation into a reported maternal death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital. In a statement issued yesterday, the Directorate expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended its condolences to the bereaved family and all those affected by the tragedy. The Directorate described the death of the mother as a painful loss, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a thorough investigation into the matter. A special investigative committee has been formed to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The committee includes representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Central Regional Co-ordinating Council, and the Attorney-General’s...
Read More
Pregnant Woman Dies at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital Over Alleged Lack of Bed
No Comments
Health

Pregnant Woman Dies at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital Over Alleged Lack of Bed

A pregnant woman, identified as Opoku Abigail, has tragically died at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital after reportedly being denied a life-saving caesarean section due to the unavailability of a recovery ward bed. According to family members, the deceased was referred to the facility from a private hospital after complications arose during her pregnancy. However, upon arrival, she was allegedly unable to undergo surgery because there was no available bed in the recovery ward to support post-operative care. The family claims that Abigail remained in the delivery ward for approximately 36 hours without receiving the needed surgical intervention. Her condition reportedly deteriorated during that period, leading to her death. Relatives insist that the situation could have been avo...
Read More
Hikma reiterates full year 2026 guidance following encouraging start to the year
No Comments
Health

Hikma reiterates full year 2026 guidance following encouraging start to the year

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), the multinational pharmaceutical group, today provides an update on current trading ahead of its Annual General Meeting.  Said Darwazah, Hikma’s CEO, said: “Our three businesses are performingwell, supported by our differentiated portfolio, recent product launchesand our strong and growing commercial capabilities. We continue to focus on strengthening our pipeline and today announced the signing of a device partnership for our inhalation platform, which will be a key growth driver for our Rx business. We are pleased with the performance of the Group and are on track to deliver revenue and profit growth, in line with our full ye...
Read More
First Lady Commissions Renovated Anyima Health Centre to Boost Healthcare Access
No Comments
Health

First Lady Commissions Renovated Anyima Health Centre to Boost Healthcare Access

The First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has commissioned the newly renovated and fully equipped Anyima Health Centre in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region to enhance access to quality healthcare services for residents. The project, undertaken by the Lordina Foundation, followed advocacy by the Anyima Queenmother, Nana Saa Gyamfuaa II. The upgraded facility is expected to serve more than 3,000 residents in Anyima and surrounding communities by providing improved maternal, emergency, and outpatient services. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Mrs. Mahama expressed concern about Ghana’s maternal and infant mortality rates, stressing the need for stronger healthcare systems, particularly in rural communities. She noted that maternal mortality in Ghana remains clo...
Read More
Nalerugu Nurses and Midwifery Training College  Principal Suspended Over Unauthorized Admissions
No Comments
Health

Nalerugu Nurses and Midwifery Training College  Principal Suspended Over Unauthorized Admissions

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the immediate suspension of the Principal of the Nalerugu Nurses and Midwifery Training College over alleged unauthorized admissions. The directive was issued during the Minister’s working tour of the Upper East, North-East and Northern Regions, where he visited several health facilities and training institutions to assess operational efficiency and service delivery. According to information gathered during the tour, the Minister had earlier been briefed about irregular admissions processes at the Nalerugu-based training college. Upon visiting the institution and reviewing preliminary findings, he ordered the immediate suspension of the Head of the College pending further investigations. Mr. Akandoh emphasized that stri...
Read More
Government Approves Payment of Salary Arrears for Nurses and Midwives
No Comments
Health

Government Approves Payment of Salary Arrears for Nurses and Midwives

The Government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives recruited in the 2024/2025 employment year. In a statement issued on February 26, 2026, the Ministry of Health announced that it has successfully concluded negotiations with the Ministry of Finance to facilitate the settlement of the arrears. According to the statement, approval has been granted for the arrears to be paid in four instalments spanning April to July 2026. Approved Payment Schedule • April: Two (2) months • May: Three (3) months • June: Three (3) months • July: Three (3) months The Ministry explained that the structured payment arrangement reflects Government’s firm commitment to clearing all outstanding obligations in a timely, responsible, and sustainabl...
Read More
National Service Authority Releases Postings for 6,867 Nurses and Midwives for 2026/27 Service Year
No Comments
Health

National Service Authority Releases Postings for 6,867 Nurses and Midwives for 2026/27 Service Year

The Management of the National Service Authority (NSA) has released postings for 6,867 eligible nurses and midwives for the 2026/27 National Service Year. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, the Authority said the postings cover candidates who successfully passed the March/April 2025 Licensure Examination (minor season) conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. According to the NSA, all eligible trained nurses and midwives are required to visit the Authority’s official website at https://gnsa.gov.gh/home and click on the portal to access their respective postings. Applicants are expected to follow the outlined procedures to complete their regional validation. The Authority announced that the service and rotation for the 6,867 personnel will officially begin ...
Read More
Aster DM Healthcare unveils game changing projects set to redefine the future of healthcare for people of UAE
No Comments
Health

Aster DM Healthcare unveils game changing projects set to redefine the future of healthcare for people of UAE

• At WHX 2026, Aster DM Healthcare – UAE’s second largest healthcare provider -   announced two new hospitals in Dubai and a major expansion in Al Qusais, adding 370 new beds to current strength of 920 beds in UAE • Revealed plans to launch the first and only private organ transplant centre in Sharjah and Northern Emirates, anAdvanced Robotic Rehabilitation Centre in Dubai, Thriveby myAster, advanced HIS, along with AI and roboticsystems In alignment with Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), Aster DM Healthcare revealed game changing projects in the pipeline, worth an investment of AED 1 billion, aimed at ...
Read More
//omg10.com/4/3711026