HEALTH

Ken Ofori-Atta, the minister of finance, expressed optimism that the La General Hospital would be operational by the end of 2024. The government reports that it has secured 50 million euros to complete the construction of the facility, meaning that the destroyed La General Hospital will be rebuilt. The public, …

Six government institutions have received notice from the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) that they want to go on a statewide strike beginning on November 29, 2023. The Ministries of Health, Employment and Labor Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and National Labour Commission are among …

According to the majority in parliament, by mid-year, the administration will put the first 50 of the Agenda 111 hospitals into operation. President Akufo-Addo launched the program on August 17, 2021, with the goal of building 111 district hospitals nationwide to increase access to healthcare. During his discussion on the …

GH¢200,000 has been paid by two national officers of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to the refurbishment of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), the National Organizer, and Justin Kodua Frimpong (JFK), the General Secretary, are the two. On November 17, 2023, a Friday, …

The government has been encouraged to improve the working conditions of its members by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA). When this is finished, the GMA claims that it will meet the standards for their position. Additionally, it has demanded that the government guarantee their safety and well-being both before and …

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the ruler of the Asante Kingdom, has received praise from the Minority in Parliament for his “Heal Komfo Anokye” project. Raising USD 10 million is the initiative’s main objective in order to finance the much-needed renovations of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, the …

The Minister for Trade and Industry and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa constituency Hon, K T Hammond says government is committed to reconstruct La General hospital. Addressing Members of the parliamentary press corps Hon, K T Hammond revealed  that even though government have challenges to access the …

In order to raise US$10 million for the rehabilitation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has formally launched an initiative. On Friday, November 10, 2023, the King himself, as well as traditional leaders, market women, lawmakers, attorneys, actors and …

The Korle Bu Renal Disease Unit’s debt of more than 4 million cedis can now be paid, according to approval from the Ministry of Finance. The action comes in response to a request for payment from the Health Ministry, which led to the unit’s closure to outpatients for the previous …

The Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology and MP for Sefwi-Wiawso, Hon. Dr. Kwaku Afiriyie, has disclosed that kidney diseases are predominantly caused by the mining activities in communities. He stated that more reported cases of kidney diseases are linked to mining-related activities. Speaking to the press after the Health …