GMA warns of rising alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct among doctors
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has voiced serious concerns regarding issues of alcohol misuse, drug abuse, and instances of sexual misconduct among some members. The Association’s President, Dr. Frank Serebour…
Cannabis, Heroine, Cocaine, Meth, MDMA, Codeine: Narcotics Control Commission destroys over 150kg of illicit drugs
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed over 150,000 Kilograms (kg) of various illicit drugs, which it seized between 2021 and 2024. The illicit drugs included Cannabis, Heroine, Speedball, Cocaine,…
Cholera cases climb to 56: GHS urges Ghanaians to maintain sanitary environments
Authorities are reporting that a total of 56 cholera cases have been recorded since the outbreak in the Kasoa enclave which initially recorded about five cases. Forty-six (46) patients are…
Perfect Relief Foundation, Oko Vanderpuije commission 10-bed facility for Mamprobi hospital
The Perfect Relief Foundation International, with support from the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Alfred Oko Vanderpuije, has successfully commissioned a new 10-bed emergency unit at Mamprobi Hospital. This…
Ghana records one MPox case in Western North Region
Ghana has confirmed a case of MPox in the Western North Region. The current confirmed case is the first for Ghana in 2024. Ghana recorded 120 cases in 2022 and…
19 midwives of Wa Municipal Hospital charged for extorting patients
Management of the Wa Municipal Hospital has directed 19 staff of the facility to refund various sums of money believed to have been illegally earned from clients of the facility.…
FDA cautions Public against consumption of Palm Oil contaminated with Sudan dye
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing palm oil due to ongoing concerns about adulteration. This warning comes in light of the…
Don’t substitute breast milk with cow milk – Breastfeeding mothers advised
Nursing mothers have been advised not to substitute breast milk with cow milk products when feeding their babies. Dr Simon Osei Frimpong, Medical Superintendent of the Kwesimintsim Hospital in the…
Food Scientists project increase in cancer cases due to high levels of food contamination
Food scientists have predicted a rise in cancer cases, attributing this to increased food contamination caused by the deteriorating impact of illegal mining activities in the country. This follows the…
Health Ministry to recruit over 15,000 nurses and midwives
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the recruitment of 15, 200 nurses and midwives, effective Monday, August 5, 2024. In a statement released on Friday, July 26, 2024, the…
