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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Parkinson’s cases could double by 2050, reaching 25 million worldwide
Read Views: 3 The global burden of Parkinson’s disease is expected to more than double in the coming decades as people live longer and some countries experience a population boom, a new study suggests. The number of people worldwide with the neurodegenerative condition will reach 25.2 million by 2050, up from 11.9 million in 2021,…
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Second chance at life: Tamale Teaching Hospital successfully implants pacemakers in 9 patients
Read Views: 3 By Joyce Kantam Kolamong In a medical display of compassion, the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has successfully implanted pacemakers in 9 patients, giving them a second chance at life. The procedure, which was made possible through a collaboration with Mount Carmel Hospital in the United States, is a significant milestone in the…
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Men with higher quality sperm may have longer lifespan, new study finds
Read Views: 12 Men with better sperm quality may live longer lives, according to a new study. Researchers analysed data from nearly 80,000 Danish men with a follow-up of up to 50 years. The men had had their semen quality assessed in the laboratory due to couple infertility. The analysis looked at semen volume, sperm…
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Many pregnancy-related complications going undetected and untreated – WHO
Read Views: 7 By: Henrietta Afful A new study released by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that haemorrhage (severe bleeding) and hypertensive disorders such as preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide. In 2020, these conditions were responsible for approximately 80,000 and 50,000 fatalities, respectively. According to the findings, many women still…
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Non-Communicable Diseases leading cause of deaths in Eastern Region
Read Views: 6 By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Medical Director of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua, ERHK, Dr. Arko Akoto Ampaw, says non-communicable diseases continue to lead the cause of deaths at the facility. He has therefore advised Ghanaians to live a healthy lifestyle to help reduce the high rate of non-communicable diseases, which is…
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Cassona Global Imaging Ltd. commits to enhancing Ghana’s healthcare
Read Views: 8 In an effort to improve healthcare delivery, Cassona Global Imaging Limited, experts in medical equipment has announced its preparedness to offer state-of-the art medical technologies to enhance healthcare facilities in the country. Ghana, like many developing nations, faces a scarcity of advanced medical equipment. This shortage has hindered the ability of healthcare…
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Health Ministry reviews Global Fund Grant implementation and RSSH initiative
Read Views: 16 By: Henrietta Afful The Ministry of Health has organised its first-quarter review meeting to evaluate the progress of the Global Fund’s Grant (GC7) implementation and the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) initiative. The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions on improving accountability and efficiency in managing…
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GHS reassigns Regional Health Directors to boost healthcare delivery
Read Views: 1 The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a major reshuffling of Regional Health Directors to enhance healthcare service delivery across the country. In a statement dated March 5, the GHS stated that the reassignment will take effect from April 14, 2025. This move, according to the GHS, is aimed at strengthening the…
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