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Saturday, August 1, 2026
In a move aimed at reducing the burden of rabies, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced plans to increase access to human rabies vaccines in over 50 countries. The organization, in collaboration with its partners, will provide support for human rabies vaccines as part of routine immunization. The announcement comes […]
As we journey through life, our brain health plays a vital role in unlocking our full potential. Brain health is not just the absence of disorders, but the optimal functioning of our brain across various domains – cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioral, and motor. Our brain’s development, adaptation, and response to […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a stark warning about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Despite an increase in the number of antibacterial agents in development, the organization says that innovation is lagging behind and access to these lifesaving medicines is a significant challenge. According to the […]
The Ghanaian government has allocated GHC7.4 million to the Ministry of Health for the clearance of essential medical supplies from the Global Fund, which have been detained at the Tema port for over a year. The announcement came shortly after the Minority Caucus in Parliament demanded immediate action to release the commodities. […]
The Ministry of Health has clarified that the mandatory health insurance policy for foreign visitors is still only a proposal by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and not an official government policy. Chief Executive Officer at the National Health Insurance Authority(NHIA), Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, posted the message on his […]
