NHIA worried over rise in non-communicable diseases

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. It said NCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke and kidney disorders were becoming a major bur...

NHIA worried over rise in non-communicable diseases

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. It said NCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke and kidney disorders were becoming a major bur...

Ghana holds 12th Annual Newborn stakeholders’ conference

Ghana has made tremendous progress in reducing neonatal mortality rates from 29 deaths per 1,000 Live Births (LB) in 2014, to 17 per 1,000 LB in 2023. This shows commitment towards improving newborn health using a separate national health strategy. ...

Women urged to get routine gynaecological examinations

Ms. Emelia Ofori Agyemang, Midwife and Facility Head of the Bediako Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound, has advised women to undergo routine gynaecological examinations for early detection of fibroids. Ms Agyemang said such routin...