Accra Street Journal Partners with Kofikrom Pharmacy to Highlight Street-Level Health Issues in Ghana
The Accra Street Journal (ASJ), a digital news platform founded in Accra, Ghana, has announced a partnership with Kofikrom Pharmacy Ltd to raise awareness about health issues affecting people at the street and community level. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to improving access to accurate health information and addressing the realities that everyday Ghanaians face. […]
Government allocates GH¢292.4m to provide free sanitary pads for students
Read Views: 8 By Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur The government has taken a major step to address period poverty by allocating GH¢292.4 million to begin the distribution of free sanitary pads to female students in primary and secondary schools. This announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson while presenting the 2025 national…
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Hypertension: The silent killer topping OPD cases at Tamale Teaching Hospital
Read Views: 7 By Joyce Kantam Kolamong A Cardiologist at Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. Abdul-Subulr Yakubu, has expressed concern over the rising cases of hypertension, which topped the Outpatient Department (OPD) attendance list in 2024. According to statistics, hypertension accounted for 6,218 cases, followed closely by diabetes mellitus with 4,474 cases. Kidney diseases, malaria,…
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Experts warn of rising kidney disease cases in children due to unregulated medication
Read Views: 1 By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Senior Nursing Officer of Child Health at Korle Bu, Mrs Juliet Osei Waziri, has raised concerns over the rising cases of kidney disease among children. She linked them to unregulated medication use and poor healthcare practices. Speaking on the GTV breakfast show on March 11, 2025, Mrs Juliet…
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