Understanding Kidney Health: The Importance of Early Detection and Prevention
Read Views: 7 By : Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, maintaining a balance of essential minerals, and regulating blood pressure. Despite their importance, kidney disease is often overlooked until it reaches an advanced stage. This year, World Kidney Day (March 13, 2025) is being…
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Health stakeholders meet in Tamale to track government promises
Read Views: 8 By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Stakeholders in the health sector have convened in Tamale to dialogue, assess, and monitor the government’s promises on health highlighted in its electoral manifesto in the run-up to the 2024 elections. Key stakeholders, including civil society organisations, health sector practitioners, advocacy groups, and the media, were present at…
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Early Detection: The Lifeline Against Kidney Disease
Read Views: 1 By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong As the world marks World Kidney Day today, Ghana joins in emphasizing the critical role of early detection in preventing kidney disease progression. Kidney disease is a stealthy threat, often silent until its advanced stages, making timely detection vital for effective treatment and management. Our Northern regional correspondent,…
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Ghana launches 2025 World Glaucoma Week to tackle vision loss
Read Views: 1 The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Glaucoma Patient Association of Ghana, has launched the 2025 World Glaucoma Week. As an effort to prevent vision loss, the global initiative aims to raise awareness about glaucoma and encourage regular eye and optic nerve check-ups. The year’s theme is dubbed United for “Glaucoma…
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