Allied Health

Driving UHC Forward: Insights from Ghana’s Allied Health Conference

The 2024 Round-Table Conference on Allied Health, held on November 22 in Accra, Ghana, brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss the theme: “Strengthening Allied Health Systems for Universal Health Coverage through Effective Policies. ” The event underscored the critical role of allied health professionals in Ghana’s healthcare system and called for…

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Madina MP Sosu Donates GHC 300,000 to Enhance Healthcare Facilities In Madina

Hon. Francis Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina, has donated of GHC 300,000 to four health facilities within the La-Nkwantanang Madina Municipality. The funds, earmarked for capital expenditure, aim to improve healthcare delivery and address critical infrastructure needs in the community. Speaking during the Madina Health Sector Engagement, organized in collaboration with the Municipal…

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Tobacco

Tobacco Control: A Key Pillar in Africa’s Health and Development Goals

The 2nd Conference on Tobacco Control and Development has been held under the theme: “Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Advancing the Tobacco Control Ecosystem in Africa.” The conference drew African leaders, health experts, and policymakers to discuss ways to protect Africa’s youth from the harmful effects of tobacco and promote public health across the continent. Dr….

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Danger looms in oral health sector

Danger is looming in Ghana’s oral health sector as some health centers are employing the services of Oral Health Professionals that have not been registered. This is because, the government, has since 2019, not given financial clearance for thousands of Oral Health Professionals to be posted. The President of the Oral Health Professionals Association of…

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AT Ghana Donates To 37 Pediatric Sickle Cell Unit

As part of events marking the 20th Celebration of 37 Military Hospital’s Pedicatric Sickle Cell unit, leading Telecommunications giant, AT, formerly of AirtelTigo has donated an amount of twenty thousand Ghana cedis to the unit. The donation is aimed to support the hospital’s initiatives in raising awareness, funding research, and improving care for patients battling…

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UBA Goes Pink to Champion Breast Cancer Awareness

UBA Ghana launched a two-day “Go Pink” initiative, where employees were encouraged to wear pink as a show of solidarity in the fight against breast cancer. This initiative is more than just a symbolic gesture—it’s a proactive effort to raise awareness and educate employees, customers and public about this life-threatening disease. By embracing the pink…

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