Health Minister calls for increased public awareness to combat cholera outbreak in Ghana
Read Views: 7 By: Henrietta Afful The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for an enhanced public education and a united effort among healthcare professionals, religious organizations, the media, and other key stakeholders to combat the ongoing cholera outbreak. Following reports from the Ghana Health Service in November 2024, the Health Minister…
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Health Minister to brief Parliament on cholera and meningitis outbreaks
Read Views: 6 By: Sarah Baafi Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh will appear before Parliament on Tuesday, February 18, to provide an update on the cholera and cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreaks affecting parts of Ghana. The briefing follows a request by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who raised concerns about the escalating public health emergencies. In…
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Scientists unveil benefits and risks of blockbuster weight loss drugs
Read Views: 6 While weight-loss drugs were linked to lower risk of some conditions, they were also associated with some adverse health outcomes. Blockbuster weight loss drugs can help treat ailments as disparate as addiction, blood clotting, and dementia – but they also come with risks that might give some patients pause, a landmark new…
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