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NHIA CEO engages KNUST Medical School and World Child Cancer to strengthen collaboration

NHIA CEO engages KNUST Medical School and World Child Cancer to strengthen collaboration

The National Health Insurance Authority's (NHIA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, has been in talks with important parties to further health programs under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and to improve research collaboration.

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Suicide in Ghana: Poverty, bullying, poor academic performance, and other leading causes

Suicide in Ghana: Poverty, bullying, poor academic performance, and other leading causes

The Mental Health Authority has attributed the surge in suicide cases to bullying, abuse, neglect, substance use, family poverty, and poor academic performance. The Mental Health Authority disclosed in a statement to mark the Suicide

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81 Ghanaians died by suicide in first half of 2024

81 Ghanaians died by suicide in first half of 2024

81 people committed suicide in Ghana within the first half of 2024, the Mental Health Authority has reported. Also, a total of 543 suicide attempts were recorded within the same period. In a statement to

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Ghana recorded 543 attempted suicides in first half of 2024 – Mental Health Authority

Ghana recorded 543 attempted suicides in first half of 2024 – Mental Health Authority

Ghana recorded a worrying surge in suicide cases, with 543 attempted suicides and 81 completed suicides in the first half of 2024 alone. This represents a significant increase compared to the entire year of 2023,

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Korle-Bu unions threaten demo if CEO’s tenure is extended

Korle-Bu unions threaten demo if CEO’s tenure is extended

The local unions at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have served notice to embark on a peaceful demonstration if the tenure of the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, is extended. In a joint statement issued

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Election 2024: Mahama promises free primary healthcare to alleviate economic hardship

Election 2024: Mahama promises free primary healthcare to alleviate economic hardship

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to introduce free primary healthcare when elected as president in December 7 polls. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of his

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Over 47 hospitals, other health facilities completed by Akufo-Addo -Dr Nsiah Asare

Over 47 hospitals, other health facilities completed by Akufo-Addo -Dr Nsiah Asare

The president's health advisor, Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, stated that the government has finished 47 hospitals thus far in an effort to improve healthcare delivery throughout the nation. His remarks coincide with the opposition National

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Agenda 111 is the most unprecedented project in Ghana –Deputy Health Minister

Agenda 111 is the most unprecedented project in Ghana –Deputy Health Minister

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the Member of Parliament for Akim Oda in the Eastern Region and Deputy Health Minister, has referred to the government's Agenda 111 project as one of the most groundbreaking health infrastructure initiatives

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NHIA on a new paradigm: Historic GH¢800million for providers, 400million released today.

NHIA on a new paradigm: Historic GH¢800million for providers, 400million released today.

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH¢400 million to address outstanding claims from healthcare providers nationwide. This significant disbursement covers claims for April and May of this year and underscores the NHIA’s steadfast

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Volta Region Health Directorate Calls for Increased Vaccine Uptake at Stakeholders’ Engagement

Volta Region Health Directorate Calls for Increased Vaccine Uptake at Stakeholders’ Engagement

The Regional Director of Health Service for the Volta Region, Dr Chrysantus Kubio, has called for urgent action to address gaps in routine immunization and COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the region. This call was made