47% of babies under 6 months in Ghana are not on exclusive breastfeeding – Survey

The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) indicates that nearly half (47.4%) of babies under 6…

Low level of exclusive breastfeeding: Nurses and midwives can do more to change the situation – GHS officer

Head of the National Breastfeeding Program at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Madam Gifty Ampah, has…

Why charge import duty on donated items? – Philanthropist asks government

To expand access to quality healthcare delivery, the Peace and Love Hospital has presented medical supplies…

Breastfeeding protects babies against infections, others – Midwife

World Breastfeeding Week is being observed across the globe. This is an annual event which is…

How to apply for Ghana Ministry of Health 2024 nurses and midwives recruitment

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is worried about possible trouble next week because of…

World Lung Cancer Day: AstraZeneca highlights contributions to improving outcomes in Africa and critical role of early detection

In observance of World Lung Cancer Day, AstraZeneca has today highlighted its contributions to improving lung…

Ghana’s neonatal mortality rate falls to 17 per 1,000 live births; Gov’t aims for further reductions

Ghana has made significant progress in reducing neonatal mortality, with the rate now at 17 deaths…

Preparing for pandemic: Government urged to build research capacity for vaccine development

Disease X is not a specific disease but is the name given to a potential novel…

Singa’s ‘Sick’ Clinic: An epitome of healthcare delivery in northern Ghana

My journey to Singa in Tamale from Nawuni began with a daunting challenge, which required crossing the White…

Akrofuom queenmother donates medical items to Akrofuom Health Center

The Queenmother of Akrofuom, Nana Abenaa Durowaa I, has donated medical items including BP apparatus, thermometer,…