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Ghana Health Service Responds to Surge in Typhoid Fever Cases in Oti Region
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Ghana Health Service Responds to Surge in Typhoid Fever Cases in Oti Region

The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with the Oti Regional Coordinating Council and under the leadership of the Ministry of Health, has stepped up efforts to contain a reported surge in Typhoid Fever cases in parts of the Oti Region. According to health officials, the outbreak has been recorded particularly in the Biakoye, Krachi East, Krachi West, and Krachi Nchumuru Districts. In response, the Ministry of Health has deployed the National Case Management Rapid Response Team to support the regional health team in assessing and managing the situation. Typhoid fever, which is generally endemic in Ghana, is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It spreads through the faecal-oral route when individuals consume food or water contaminated with the faeces or urine of infecte...
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GHS records 10 new mpox cases, urges public vigilance
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GHS records 10 new mpox cases, urges public vigilance

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new Mpox infections over the past week, raising the country’s total case count to 117.In its latest update, the Service reported no hospitalisations or deaths and stated it remained vigilant across all 16 regions, actively monitoring cases through its surveillance system.It added that regional health directorates have activated public health measures, including contact tracing, to prevent further spread.The GHS said it was working closely with the Ministry of Health to implement appropriate containment strategies.Earlier this month, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, reassured the public that there was no cause for widespread alarm, stating that the country's health system remained vigilant and was rigor...
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GHS signs MoU with partners to boost medical training in Upper East
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GHS signs MoU with partners to boost medical training in Upper East

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Accra with two health training institutions to enhance the education and retention of medical specialists in the country. The MoU, signed with the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, and C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, is expected to strengthen clinical progression for medical officers and increase the specialist workforce. The education and training will first be piloted in the Upper East Region. Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Director General, GHS, said the MoU would improve health care delivery and ensure a satisfaction of conditions of service for medical professionals in Ghana’s health sector. The initiative, he said, would serve as a collaborative ef...
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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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We are committed to reforms to achieve the resetting agenda –GHS  DG
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We are committed to reforms to achieve the resetting agenda –GHS  DG

Prof Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said the Service is committed to reforms and transformation to achieve the resetting agenda with focus on a cost-effective strategy for sustainable healthcare delivery. He reaffirmed government’s plans to streamline the  Service structure and eliminate duplications at all levels and promote branding and visibility of GHS. Prof Akoriyea stated this during the opening ceremony of a two-day 2024 Volta Region Annual Health Sector Performance Review in Ho. It is themed, “Strengthening the Primary Healthcare System for improved Access to Quality Health Service Delivery: The Role of Networks of Practice (NoP), which attracted health professionals across board, and other stakeholders including developme...
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Ghana Health Service honours 15 staff, nine facilities in Bolgatanga
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Ghana Health Service honours 15 staff, nine facilities in Bolgatanga

The Management of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Bolgatanga Municipality, has awarded 15 health professionals, nine facilities and three sub-municipal zones for their contributions to healthcare delivery. The staff, including nurses and midwives of various categories, laboratory technicians, and disease control officers, were drawn from various public healthcare facilities across the Municipality. The awardees were Madam Martha Tsi-bo Yeboah, Mr Dawda Sadique, Mr Albert Mumuni, Madam Mauricia Ababu, Madam Modesta Akanbo, Madam Olivia Atota, Madam Faustina Kwaw and Madam Alberta Doyo Ackwerh. The rest were Mr Majeed Bentie, Mr Samuel Yensoba, Hajia Hajara Sulemana Bobtoya, Madam Everlove Djarduh, Madam Jucunda Bavirewo, Madam Felicia Azusiyine and Madam Aisha Adam. They e...
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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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