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Akufo-Addo Opens Nat’l Vaccine Institute

Akufo-Addo Opens Nat’l Vaccine Institute

The National Vaccine Institute will be situated in a brand-new structure that was commissioned by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The country's attempts to generate its own vaccinations are considered as having advanced with the

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Akufo-Addo Swears In Board Of National Vaccine Institute

Akufo-Addo Swears In Board Of National Vaccine Institute

The National Vaccine Institute has formed a 13-member Governing Board, which has been tasked with making Ghana a vaccine manufacturing powerhouse for the entire African continent, not just West Africa. Dr. Anarfi Asamoa-Baah serves as

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Australian High Commission & Partners Donate 40FT Container Of Medical Equipment To Nsawam, Walewale OTCs

Australian High Commission & Partners Donate 40FT Container Of Medical Equipment To Nsawam, Walewale OTCs

Patients of the Orthopedic Training Center(OTC) in Nsawam Adoagyiri in the Eastern Region can expect improved services as the facility has been equipped with new medical supplies to enhance its service delivery. A 40FT container

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The mounting burden of non-communicable diseases in the Savannah belt of Ghana  and its implications on livelihoods

The mounting burden of non-communicable diseases in the Savannah belt of Ghana and its implications on livelihoods

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), often known as chronic diseases, are non-transmissible illnesses of often long-term or long duration. They include heart diseases and stroke (cardiovascular diseases – CVDs), diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer and mental health

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Cosmopolitan Health Insurance supports Zongo & Inner-Cities Development

Cosmopolitan Health Insurance supports Zongo & Inner-Cities Development

Cosmopolitan Health Insurance, a Ghanaian-owned company, has announced its commitment to supporting the Zongo & Inner-Cities Development Secretariat in its efforts to develop the lives of people in these communities. The announcement was made during

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Ghanaian adults just keep getting unhealthier

Ghanaian adults just keep getting unhealthier

Ghanaian adults continue to put on more kilos. In the 1980s, just about 2 percent of Ghanaians were obese. Today, Ghana’s obesity rates have surged to about 15 percent. Like obesity, many Ghanaian adults are

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The effects of sugar-sweetened beverages on health 

The effects of sugar-sweetened beverages on health 

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are non-dairy or non-alcoholic beverages that have caloric sweeteners added to it. More simply, they are drinks with the largest source of added sugar in the diet. They include carbonated and non-carbonated

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Mounting burden of non-communicable diseases in the middle belt of Ghana and its implications on livelihood

Mounting burden of non-communicable diseases in the middle belt of Ghana and its implications on livelihood

The value of good health is unquestionable when one has been sick for just a day. Every aspect of our lives depends on good health. The burden of dealing with a particular condition for the

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Mahama “Descends” On President Akufo-Addo Over Demolition Of La General Hospital

Mahama “Descends” On President Akufo-Addo Over Demolition Of La General Hospital

Aspiring flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President, John Dramani Mahama has taken a swipe at President Akufo-Addo over the demolition of the La General Hospital. As part of his tour

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Bear with us and support our inadequacy where possible — NHIA Boss

Bear with us and support our inadequacy where possible — NHIA Boss

When rolled out at the very beginning was a dream come true, a timely intervention which augmented the efforts of the underprivileged that could not have access to complete and thorough healthcare. The National Health