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WHO advocates quality healthcare for more districts

12Nov

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WHO advocates quality healthcare for more districts

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged the government to bring healthcare coverage closer to the people, revealing that 106 districts across the country have no access to health facilities within one hour of travel time. While an assessment of travel time and facility readiness across regions showed that 93 per cent of Ghanaians can access a hospital within one hour at the national level, at the district level, it was less than 50 per cent. The assessment was derived from the Harmonised Health Facility Assessment (HHFA) - a nationwide evaluation of the quality and accessibility of healthcare facilities conducted by the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and WHO. The WHO attributed the lack of access to quality heal...

Over 40 people, including children, killed in Sudan hospital attack, says WHO chief

Over 40 people, including children and health care workers, were killed in an attack on a hospital in Sudan at the weekend, the head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Saturday's attack on the Al Mujlad Hospital took place in West Kordofan, near the front line between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been fighting each other since the conflict broke out in April 2023. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for attacks on health infrastructure to stop, without saying who was responsible. The WHO Sudan office said that six children and five medics were killed in the attack, reporting extensive damage to the facility. Emergency Lawyers, a human rights group, accused an army drone of striking the hospital on Satur...

The World Health Organization’s New Trends in Health Care

The landscape of global health care is rapidly evolving, influenced by advancements in technology, shifts in public health priorities, and the continuous efforts of organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO). In its mission to promote better health for all, the WHO has identified and highlighted several new trends in health care that aim to improve health outcomes, ensure accessibility, and address the growing challenges facing health systems worldwide. These trends not only focus on innovation but also emphasize equity, sustainability, and the well-being of populations. 1. Digital Health and Telemedicine One of the most prominent trends in health care is the integration of digital technologies, particularly telemedicine and digital health solutions. The COVID-19 pande...