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Police Hospital overwhelmed amid nationwide nurses’ strike
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Police Hospital overwhelmed amid nationwide nurses’ strike

The Ghana Police Hospital is under intense pressure following the nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), which began on June 4, 2025. A visit observed hundreds of patients waiting for medical care at the Out-Patients Department (OPD), Emergency Unit, and Labour Ward. All beds were occupied, with some patients receiving treatment in chairs. Medical staff have extended their working hours from 0700 to 1500 hours to 0700 to 2000 hours to cope with rising patient numbers. COP Samuel Otu-Nyarko, Medical Director, told GNA that daily patient attendance has surged from 200 to over 500, overwhelming staff. However, he said emergency measures are in place, including recalling staff on leave and extending work shifts. "We have put some incen...
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SOSA organises menstrual hygiene awareness for alma mater 
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SOSA organises menstrual hygiene awareness for alma mater 

The Star Old Students Association (SOSA) has held a Menstrual Hygiene Awareness session to educate students of their alma mater on the menstrual cycle and promote healthy practices. The session, which was themed "Period-Friendly World", was aimed at empowering students with knowledge, promoting a supportive environment and creating a stigma-free atmosphere. Members of SOSA touched on various aspects of menstrual health, including the different phases of the menstrual cycle, common symptoms, and how to manage them effectively. Interactive discussions and group activities were used to encourage students to share their experiences and learn from each other. Madam Benedicta Adotsi, a pharmacy technician and a SOSA member, said the significance of proper hygiene, the use of sustaina...
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Janok Foundation observes 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day with students of KATECO
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Janok Foundation observes 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day with students of KATECO

The Janok Foundation, a health-related NGO, in collaboration with Fibroid Foundation Africa, has observed the 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day with the Kaneshie Secondary Technical School in Accra.  May 28 every year has been set aside for the observance of the Menstrual Hygiene Day across the world to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene and fibroid and to advocate for a world where menstruation is no longer a barrier to equality and dignity. Madam Jane Amerley Oku, the Chief Executive Officer of Janok Foundation in an address, said menstrual health was not just a women’s issue, but public health and human rights issues. Yet, millions of girls and women continue to face stigma, discrimination and lack of access to basic menstrual hygiene products and changing facilities, she said. “...
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Alhaji Agongo fulfills GH₵500,000 pledge to Ghana Medical Trust Fund 
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Alhaji Agongo fulfills GH₵500,000 pledge to Ghana Medical Trust Fund 

Alhaji Seidu Agongo, Chief Executive Officer of Alive Industries,  has presented a Cheque for GH₵500,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund through the Ministry of Health.   The donation is a pledge he made during the launch of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund by President John Dramani Mahama.  Alhaji Agongo, who is also the CEO of Agricult Ghana Limited, said his motivation stemmed from understanding the connection between public health and national prosperity.  "As a businessman, my success means nothing in a society where people die from treatable conditions," he said.   He said business only flourishes in a healthy environment and “we all need access to proper healthcare not as a luxury, but as a fundamental right."  Alhaji Agongo urged Ghanaians to help sup...
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Let’s Reaffirm Our Commitment To Advocating For Better Care For Lupus Patients – CEO Of Mental Health Authority
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Let’s Reaffirm Our Commitment To Advocating For Better Care For Lupus Patients – CEO Of Mental Health Authority

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mental Health Authority of Ghana, Dr. Pinaman Appau, has urged stakeholders within the health sector to reaffirm their commitment to increasing awareness about lupus, supporting research, as well as advocating for better care for persons battling the disease in Ghana. She made the call in a statement to mark World Lupus Day this year. Her statement was in response to a call by the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation, recognizing the important role mental health plays in lupus healthcare. Below is her full statement: World Lupus Day Statement from Dr. Pinaman Appau, CEO, Mental Health Authority, Ghana "Today, on World Lupus Day, we shine a light on the resilience of those living with lupus, highlighting their journey amidst the purple tones o...
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GHS honours a Nursing Officer in Bolgatanga
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GHS honours a Nursing Officer in Bolgatanga

The Bolgatanga Municipal Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Upper East Region has honoured Mr Clement  Dokurugu, a Nursing Officer for his contribution to healthcare delivery in the Municipality. Mr Dokurugu, a dedicated staff at the Bolgatanga Health Centre with decades of experience in the nursing profession, rose through the ranks to the position of Nursing Officer, and was honoured with a citation of appreciation. Management of the GHS in the Municipality, under the leadership of Mr Stephen Bordotsiah, its Director, recognized the Officer’s “dedication, professionalism, and outstanding contribution to healthcare delivery in the Bolgatanga Central Sub-Municipality.” The Municipal Director and his team in the citation said ; “ we proudly acknowledge your...
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Plan International Ghana, applauds Ghana for bold initiative on menstrual poverty 
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Plan International Ghana, applauds Ghana for bold initiative on menstrual poverty 

Plan International Ghana, has commended the Government of Ghana for allocating Gh₵292.4 million in the 2025 Financial Budget to distribute free sanitary pads to female students in primary and secondary schools.  The organization, emphasised the profound impact of the initiative on girls and was of the view that government by that policy would address a key driver of inequality and create an enabling environment for girls to stay in school, focus on education, and achieve their full potentials.   In a statement signed by Mr Constant Tchona, Country Director of the Organization and copied the GNA, it noted that Menstrual poverty remained a critical barrier to the well-being, education, and development of women and girls, particularly in rural areas.   “This trans...
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TAMALE NORTH MP AND HEALTH MINISTER PAY SURPRISE VISIT TO TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL
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TAMALE NORTH MP AND HEALTH MINISTER PAY SURPRISE VISIT TO TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL

Member of Parliament for Tamale North and Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, joined the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandor, on a surprise visit to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to assess the state of healthcare delivery at the facility. The visit revealed troubling conditions under which healthcare professionals operate, with the hospital reportedly underperforming due to years of neglect and what was described as “incompetence” — issues believed to predate the current leadership of the hospital. Despite the challenges, Hon. Suhuyini commended some recent efforts by the hospital’s leadership, highlighting their dedication, sacrifices, and forward-looking plans aimed at improving healthcare services. However, the Deputy Ministe...
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Government commits to improve condition of service of health workers-Minister  
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Government commits to improve condition of service of health workers-Minister  

Madam Charity Gardner, the Ahafo Regional Minister has assured the government’s commitment to better the condition of service of health workers serving in the deprived communities nationwide.  In that regard, she said the government had plans to offer a five per cent salary increment and other incentives to health workers who accepted postings to serve in rural areas.  She said the packages were part of a broader strategy to enhance the nation’s healthcare service delivery and thereby improve health outcomes.  The Regional Minister gave the assurance when she launched the 33rd National World Day of the Sick, of the Catholic Health Service Trust-Ghana at the St Elizabeth Catholic Hospital at Hwidiem in the Asutifi South District of the Region.   It was on the theme: “Hope does not disappoin...
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GHS urges empowerment of local pharmaceutical companies to produce NTD medications
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GHS urges empowerment of local pharmaceutical companies to produce NTD medications

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called for local resource mobilization and empowerment of indigenous pharmaceutical companies to produce medications for the treatment of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Ghana. Dr. Joseph Kwadwo Larbi Opare, Programme Manager of the NTD Programme at GHS, said there was the need for local resources to support the treatment of NTDs, especially as international funding may eventually cease. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Dr. Opare explained that the NTD programme had historically lacked local support, particularly in Mass Drug Administration (MDA). NTDs are a diverse group of 21 health conditions caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins. Some of these diseases cause severe disfigurement or blindness (as s...
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