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Volta Health Network brings free specialist care to Weta Hospital
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Volta Health Network brings free specialist care to Weta Hospital

Volta Health Network (VHN), a non‑profit coalition of health professionals from the Volta Region, has taken its annual medical outreach to the Ketu North Municipal Hospital in Weta, offering three days of free specialist services to residents. The outreach, which began on Friday, July 11, provides screening, consultations and surgery for eye disorders, cardiac conditions, hernias, fibroids, cancers, and other chronic ailments. VHN General Secretary Mr. Leonard Gobah, during press briefing on Saturday July 12 at the hospital said the initiative was launched in 2022 after clinicians from the region recognised that many local hospitals lack specialist personnel “We have good facilities but too few specialists, so people live with treatable conditions for years because of cost or dist...
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Tema Mpox patient fully recovered, discharged – Health Directorate
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Tema Mpox patient fully recovered, discharged – Health Directorate

The Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate has revealed that the metropolis' one confirmed Mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox case has fully recovered and been discharged from isolation.  Dr Sally Quartey, Tema Metro Director of Health Services, disclosed this to the GNA in an interview.  Dr Quartey noted that Tema confirmed a case of MPOX on June 21, 2025, adding that the patient was subsequently isolated according to protocols after discharge from the hospital.  She added that the patient has “fully recovered and been discharged from isolation”.  The directorate noted that contacts listed at the health facility visited by the patient, as well as the place of work and residence, were followed up from the last day of contact with the case.  “They have all b...
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Health Ministry creates Donation Desk to aid tax exemptions on medical equipment/materials
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Health Ministry creates Donation Desk to aid tax exemptions on medical equipment/materials

The Ministry of Health has created a Donation Desk to facilitate efforts by philanthropists and corporate entities that desired to bring medical equipment and materials outside of Ghana. Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, announced this to the Parliamentary press corps in Accra on Tuesday, explaining that the move, would enable the Ministry to pursue tax waivers on those equipment or materials for the common good of the people of Ghana. He urged interested individuals and entities to contact the Donation Desk via this hotline: 0204611611 for assistance. Earlier, the Health Minister briefed Parliament about the COVID-19 outbreak at the University of Ghana campus and assured Ghanaians not to panic since there was robust surveillance system in place to contain the out...
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Ellembelle MP supports constituent’s life-saving surgery 
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Ellembelle MP supports constituent’s life-saving surgery 

Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle Constituency, has extended a helping hand to Esther Kwaw from Nzema-Akropong who has been diagnosed with a right lung mass.Eather to undergo thoracotomy at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, in Accra. The estimated cost of the surgery is a significant burden for her family. Mr. Joseph Agyekum, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ellembelle District Assembly, on behalf of Mr. Buah, presented an amount of GH₵30,000 to the Assembly member for Akropong. The generous donation would cover part of the cost of Esther's surgery. The medical file, CR-A21-AAM7316, has been duly processed, and arrangements were underway for Esther's admission to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The DCE noted that the gesture by Mr....
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Don’t panic over COVID-19 outbreak at University of Ghana campus-Health Minister
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Don’t panic over COVID-19 outbreak at University of Ghana campus-Health Minister

Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has urged Ghanaians not to panic as there is robust surveillance system in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak on the campus of the University of Ghana (UG). He said there were 316 suspected cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and 107 confirmed cases at the campus of the University, but there was no death or hospital admissions so far. "Mr Speaker, I want to assure Ghanaians that this is not a new virus, and we are not back to 2020. This Omicron variant has been with us before. It spreads fast, yes, but it is mostly mild. And we know how to manage it," Mr Akandoh assured. The Health Minister gave the assurance in Accra on Tuesday when he updated Parliament on the current situation of the COVID-19 outbreak at the campus of ...
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Keta Municipal hospital commissions Intensive Care Unit  
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Keta Municipal hospital commissions Intensive Care Unit  

The Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region has commissioned a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery for residents of Keta, Anloga, and surrounding communities.   The newly established ICU, a specialised department within the hospital, is expected to deliver advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients who require close monitoring and intensive medical intervention.   Dr. Kofi Karikari Bonsu, Medical Superintendent of the hospital, speaking at the commissioning ceremony, described the facility as a “lifeline” and a symbol of renewed hope for critically ill patients in the southern part of the Volta Region.   “This ICU is not just a facility—it is a critical advancement in healthcare delivery that brings lifesav...
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Almost 300 million people worldwide abused substances in 2022 – NACOC  
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Almost 300 million people worldwide abused substances in 2022 – NACOC  

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has disclosed that 292 million people globally abused substances in 2022, representing a 20 per cent increase over the past decade, according to data from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).   Mr. Sylvester Yaw Adu, Director of Drug Demand Reduction at NACOC, made the revelation during the 2025 World Drug Day commemoration in Ho, organized by UHAS Basic School in collaboration with NACOC.    The event, themed “Break the Cycle: Empowering the Youth Against Drug Abuse,” brought together 13 basic schools from the Ho Municipality.   Mr. Adu highlighted that the alarming global rise in substance abuse reflects a growing challenge also visible in Ghana, particularly among the youth.    ...
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Stephen Essoun Foundation donates to Shai Osudoku District Hospital
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Stephen Essoun Foundation donates to Shai Osudoku District Hospital

The Stephen Essoun Foundation has donated an amount of GH¢10,000 for a range of essential medical supplies to the Shai Osudoku District Hospital in the Greater Accra Region. The donation in commemoration of this year’s World Sickle Cell Day was made to support the care of sickle cell patients at the facility.  The gesture forms part of the Foundation’s broader agenda to improve healthcare delivery, particularly for vulnerable groups and underserved communities. Mr Stephen Yaw Essoun, Founder of the Foundation emphasised the need for sustained public education and practical support for individuals living with sickle cell disease.  “This is not just a ceremonial occasion. It is a call to action for all of us to raise awareness and provide assistance to those who endure ...
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DCE pledges motivational packages for nurses and midwives  
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DCE pledges motivational packages for nurses and midwives  

Mr Stephen Aeke Akurugo, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Kassena-Nankana West District, has pledged to establish motivational packages for nurses and midwives in the area.   He said the District Assembly would collaborate with the Member of Parliament for the area and leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to establish the packages.   The DCE, who is a nurse by profession, said the initiative would motivate and encourage nurses and midwives to stay and work to improve healthcare delivery in the district.   Mr Akurugo made the pledge when the leadership of the GRNMA in the District called on him to formally congratulate him on his appointment.   The DCE further disclosed plans by the Assembly to offer s...
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University of Ghana Issues Alert on COVID-19 Resurgence, Urges Strict Adherence to Safety Protocols
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University of Ghana Issues Alert on COVID-19 Resurgence, Urges Strict Adherence to Safety Protocols

The Health Services Directorate of the University of Ghana has issued a public notice warning of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases within the university community and surrounding areas. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Directorate confirmed that a number of suspected and confirmed cases have recently been reported. As a result, the University is calling on all staff, students, and visitors to take immediate precautions to prevent further spread of the virus. Heightened Preventive Measures The Directorate emphasized a return to strict observance of the following COVID-19 preventive measures: Proper wearing of face masks, especially in crowded or enclosed spaces Frequent handwashing with soap under running water or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers O...
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