Prioritise your children’s kidney health – Specialists tell parents
Read Views: 3 By: Francis Abedi In a concerted effort to stem the rising tide of kidney disease among children, health experts in Ghana are calling on parents to take a more active role in shaping their children’s lifestyles. This urgent appeal was made at this year’s World Kidney Day 2025, celebration on March 13th,…
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Anglogold Health Foundation records 340 chronic kidney diseases annually
Read Views: 4 By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Anglogold Ashanti Health Foundation, formerly AGC Hospital, the main referral hospital in the Adansi traditional area in the Ashanti region, has been recording about 340 cases of kidney diseases annually for sometime now. The AGA Health Foundation is the main referral hospital in the entire Adansi traditional area…
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Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia at highest level in over 25 years
Read Views: 11 A new report from global health authorities has warned about the rise of measles after a high number of cases in 2024. Europe saw the highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years in 2024, with more than 120,000 cases reported in the region. That figure was double the number…
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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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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. […]
KofiKrom Pharmacy opens new ultra-modern retail pharmacy at South La
The management of KofiKrom Pharmacy Ltd has officially opened its new ultra modern retail pharmacy in South La in the Greater Accra Region, expanding its reach in the pharmaceutical industry. The opening ceremony, held on October 12, 2024, featured a keynote address by Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, the company’s founder and CEO. In his address, Dr. […]
Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum wins Outstanding Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur of the Year at Ghana Entrepreneur & Corporate Executive Awards 2023
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kofikrom Pharmacy Ltd, Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, has been adjudged the Outstanding Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur of the Year at the 14th edition of Ghana Entrepreneur & Corporate Executive Awards (GECEA) 2023 The award was in recognition of his innovative leadership at Kofikrom Pharmacy Ltd since 2015. The event, which was held in […]
The School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Legon Confers Doctor of Pharmacy Honours on CEO Of Kofikrom Pharmacy L
In a momentous occasion held at the University of Ghana on January 26, 2024, Pharm. Kofi Addo-Agyekum now Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, the esteemed CEO of Kofikrom Pharmacy Ltd, was awarded with a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree by the School of Pharmacy at the University of Ghana, Legon marking a significant milestone in his academic and […]
Polio: History, Virus, Causes, Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment
History of Polio In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared diseases in industrialized countries, paralysing hundreds of thousands of children every year. Soon after the introduction of effective vaccines in the 1950s and 1960s however, polio was brought under control and practically eliminated as a public health problem in these […]