Next time any government official blames Ghana’s economic mess on Covid and Ukraine, remind them that Ghana was not the only country affected, and then show them the following: 1. Number of Covid deaths:* . South Africa: 102,595 . Kenya: 5,689 . Ghana: 1,462 . China: 5,272 . Ukraine: 112,518 . Russia: 402,756 *2. Inflation […]
ASEPA has noted with deep concerns the Ministry of H mmealth’s inability to clear family planning medications donated to Ghana by donor partners from the Tema port since February 2024. Our checks at the regional medical stores across the Countries reveals that these medications have been in short supply since February 2024, meanwhile these medications […]
We will: 1. Uncap the National Health Insurance Levy and ensure the timely release of payments to service providers and additional funds to finance health care for Ghanaians. 2. Establish the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund (MAHAMACARES) to support the cost of health care for persons with chronic diseases such as kidney failure (dialysis), cancers, […]
Introduction The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) has been monitoring the growing impact of illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as “galamsey,” on communities across Ghana. While environmental and economic damage caused by this illicit activity has been widely reported, new evidence from the Aowin Municipality in the Western North Region reveals an even more alarming […]
By King Amoah In the bustling city of Kumasi, amidst the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Richmond Essel, a respected private medical practitioner, has raised his voice against what he perceives as an unfortunate trend of using the pandemic as a scapegoat for existing and persisting economic challenges. Dr. Essel’s statement comes at […]
Facilitating automatic posting of trained nurses in Ghana is crucial for many reasons: Many healthcare facilities, especially in rural and underserved areas, face challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified nurses. Automatic posting can help ensure that these facilities have a steady supply of trained nurses to meet the healthcare needs of the community. By automating […]
After the COVID-19 pandemic plagued the world, Ghana was plunged into dire economic hardships. The government never seized any opportunity to remind Ghanaians that the pandemic had injured the economy gravely. However, many Ghanaians did not seem to buy into the “PR gimmicks” the government had employed. One such Ghanaian is investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure, […]
Whenurvey conducted by King Amoah our chief reporter from Kumasi. In a nation where healthcare is a significant priority and the challenges of training the next generation of nurses continue to rise, students from various nursing training institutions in Ghana are voicing their concerns regarding the long-awaited fulfillment of the promise made by Vice President […]
The Bono East Regional Manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Mr. Oppong Danquah has revealed that the National Health Insurance Scheme nearly collapsed between 2009 and 2016. He said this was as a result of the inability of the then government to pay insurance claims which almost compelled some hospitals to return to […]
Are you looking for a simple way to boost your kidney health? Look no further! In this article, we will share with you a natural drink recipe that can help cleanse your kidneys and improve their efficiency. By incorporating this drink into your daily routine, you can take proactive steps towards maintaining a healthy urinary […]
