The World Health Organization (WHO) is emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the transmission of infections and providing high-quality medical care. On World Hand Hygiene Day, WHO urges governments, healthcare facilities, and frontline workers to reinforce hand hygiene practices. According to WHO, hand hygiene is a proven, cost-effective […]

A medical evacuation (medevac) program developed by Ukraine’s Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), European Union partners, and other WHO Member States has helped over 5,000 patients access vital treatment abroad. The program was established in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has […]

The World Health Organization notes that millions of people worldwide live with asthma, often without knowing it, due to the condition being underdiagnosed and undertreated. Asthma is a major global health concern, affecting millions worldwide, with a significant portion unaware they have the condition. It’s one of the most common […]

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the timely release of funds for essential health services. He made the assurance during a meeting with the CEO of the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiatives (GAVI), Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the Ministry of Finance. […]

The Ministry of Health has commemorated World Hand Hygiene Day, reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to infection prevention and control through proper hand hygiene practices. This year’s theme was “It may be gloves, It’s always hand hygiene.” The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, emphasized the importance of consistent hand hygiene […]