Wednesday, October 29

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Keta Municipal Hospital to launch 100th anniversary celebration 
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Keta Municipal Hospital to launch 100th anniversary celebration 

The Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region is gearing up to launch a significant milestone, a 100th anniversary, scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025.  The landmark occasion highlighted the hospital's efforts, endurance and commitment to healthcare delivery in the Municipality and the Volta Region at large.  The Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered that over the past century, the Keta Municipal Hospital has established itself as a cornerstone of healthcare in the southern Volta by providing essential medical services to the local community and beyond while its longevity indicated the resilience and dedication of health workers to patient care.  Other information picked by the GNA revealed that it has witnessed remarkable infrastructure growth and achieve...
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Oti regional disability desk coordinator appointed as senior M&E officer at NHIS  
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Oti regional disability desk coordinator appointed as senior M&E officer at NHIS  

Mr Francis Gesaloge Boyesa Okoro, the Oti Regional Disability Desk Coordinator, has been appointed as the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer at the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).   This appointment is a testament to his exceptional skills and experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly in the context of public health programmes.   As Senior M&E Officer, Mr Boyesa would be responsible for leading technical staff in monitoring programme performances and results, as well as conducting data analysis to assess progress toward achieving Programme objectives and identifying areas for improvement.   Mr Boyesa’s new role would also include an oversight in preparing and presenting reports to stakeholders, including findings and rec...
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MoH Closes Submission for Dialysis Machines Proposals; Bid Opening Scheduled
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MoH Closes Submission for Dialysis Machines Proposals; Bid Opening Scheduled

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the official closure of submissions for proposals regarding the supply and installation of dialysis machines across selected health facilities in the country. According to the Ministry, the deadline for the submission of proposals will end on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Immediately after the close of submission, the opening of bids will also be conducted on the same day at 7:00 PM in the Ministry of Health Conference Room, Sekou Toure Avenue, Accra. The MoH expressed its appreciation to all entities that submitted proposals, assuring stakeholders and the general public that the process will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and competitive manner in strict accordance with the Public Procurement Act. For further enquiries, the Ministry...
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Nominations Open for fifth edition of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 worth USD 250,000 
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Nominations Open for fifth edition of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 worth USD 250,000 

Registered nurses worldwide can apply in their preferred language by 10thNovember, 2025. Aster DM Healthcare has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, one of the world’s most prominent recognitionfor nursing excellence worth USD 250,000.  The award invites nominations from registered nurses worldwide with significant contributions in Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Education, Social or Community Service, or Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Healthcare. Applicants may select one Primary and up to two Secondary areas of contribution and submit their applications on www.asterguardians.com by 10th November,2025. The evaluation will be indep...
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The Bank Hospital to Host Free Community Health Screening in Accra
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The Bank Hospital to Host Free Community Health Screening in Accra

The Bank Hospital has announced a free community health screening exercise for residents of Osu, Labone, Cantonments, and Airport, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025. The screening will take place at The Bank Hospital Annex, Cantonments (near NAFTI), from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is open to the public at no cost. Participants will have access to a wide range of medical services, including: Vital checks such as Body Mass Index (BMI) and glucose levels General Practitioner (GP) consultations Eye, dental, and ENT (ear, nose, throat) screening Dietitian consultation Registration for first-time visitors The initiative is supported by partners including Stanbic Bank and CalBank. Hospital officials say the health screening aims to promote early detection of hea...
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Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo
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Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo

At least 15 people have died in a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's health ministry has said. The presence of the virus had been confirmed in a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to hospital last month after showing symptoms that included a high fever and repeated vomiting, the ministry added.  She died a few hours later from multiple organ failure. This will be the 16th outbreak of the deadly virus in the vast central African state that has poor health services, and is hit by conflict in the east. The latest outbreak is in central Kasai province, with 28 suspected cases recorded, the ministry said.  Officials have urged strict adherence to preventive measures, including frequent handwashing and social distancing in...
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GRNMA Leadership Apologises to Health Minister, Pledges Stronger Collaboration
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GRNMA Leadership Apologises to Health Minister, Pledges Stronger Collaboration

The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has rendered an unqualified apology to the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, for recent media attacks directed at him. The delegation, led by former President Alice Darkoa Asare-Allotey, immediate past President Dr. Krobea Asante, current President Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, and General Secretary Dr. David Tenkorang-Twum, paid a courtesy call on the Minister to extend the apology and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between nurses and the government. Hon. Akandoh graciously accepted the apology and urged the Association to prioritize dialogue and constructive engagement. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building strong partnerships with healthcare professionals as part of eff...
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Central Tongu Health Directorate leads drive against mental health stigma 
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Central Tongu Health Directorate leads drive against mental health stigma 

The Central Tongu District Health Directorate, with the support of Togbe Kwasinyi Agyemang Kakaklolo V, Dufia of Adidome, and other partners, has successfully marked the "2025 Mental Health Purple Month".  The Month was marked with a series of activities aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting inclusion for persons living with mental health conditions.  The campaign, observed under the theme “Mental Well-Being, My Voice Matters”/  The campaign mobilised communities across the district through floats, radio discussions, stakeholder forums, film shows, health screenings, and street outreaches.  At a stakeholder engagement meeting held at the old District Assembly Hall, representatives from the District Assembly, Ghana Police Service, traditional ...
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Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese NHIS calls for collective action to sustain health gains  
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Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese NHIS calls for collective action to sustain health gains  

The Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to sustain progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).    However, it cautioned that systemic gaps such as illegal payments, limited public awareness, and logistical barriers continue to limit access to essential health services, especially for vulnerable groups who rely heavily on NHIS support.   Addressing a forum themed, “Sustaining our Gains Towards Universal Health Coverage; A Collective Responsibility,” Mr. Edward Mensah, the District Manager of NHIS, urged stakeholders in the health sector to recommit to the country’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.   He emphasised that recent gains must be protected...
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Gov’t Slashes Nursing Trainee Admission Fees by 50%
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Gov’t Slashes Nursing Trainee Admission Fees by 50%

The Ministry of Health has announced a major relief package for Nursing and Allied Health Training students across the country, cutting admission fees by half effective the 2025/2026 academic year. The intervention, made possible under government’s flagship “No-Fee-Stress” Policy for tertiary students, is expected to ease the financial burden on thousands of parents and students seeking professional training in the health sector. According to the Ministry, government will absorb about 50 percent of the approved fees for all first-year students enrolled in Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions. A statement signed by the Deputy Director and Spokesperson of the Ministry, Mr. Tony Goodman, cautioned all institutions to strictly adhere to the approved fee structure. Principal...
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