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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...
Catholic Priest cautions health workers against excessive use of mobile phones on duty  
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Catholic Priest cautions health workers against excessive use of mobile phones on duty  

The Berekum Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Bono Region has held its 27th matriculation with a call on health workers to limit excessive use of mobile phones on duty.   The Most Reverend Mathew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Catholic Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese, who made the call, said a limit on the use of phones would prevent the risk to the lives of patients.   A total of 321 fresh students were matriculated to pursue various health related courses for the 2024/2025 academic year.   Addressing the matriculation ceremony at Berekum, Most Rev Gyamfi, also the President of the Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference, said it was unfortunate that many health workers, particularly nurses, were always glued to their mobile phones on duty.   Th...
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