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Over 100 healthcare professionals dead due to floods in Libya – WHO
Over 100 health workers died in Libya after the floods last month, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). They are part of the...
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Almost 2.4 million Ghanaians have a form of mental illness – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the mental health situation in Ghana, stating that nearly 2.4 million citizens may be suffering...
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Urgent action needed to prevent 70,000 Cervical Cancer deaths annually – WHO
Health leaders and donors at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa have called for swift measures to increase access to vital...
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WHO joins Ghana to fight mental health illness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has organized a four-day workshop focused on sustainability planning and business case development for its partners.The objective of...
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Ministry of Health prepares manual to tackle alcohol use disorders in Uganda
Similar to numerous other nations, Uganda confronts substantial issues linked to alcohol use disorders (AUDs) stemming from risky alcohol consumption. This predicament significantly affects...
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Stop depriving your babies of breast milk – Lactating mothers advised
The Head of the Nutrition Unit at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ms. Dorcas Asante, has emphasized the importance of promoting exclusive breastfeeding among...
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GHS launches World Hepatitis Day
The country is grappling with a growing burden of hepatitis infections and fatalities, exacerbated by low rates of diagnosis, treatment, and awareness.According to...
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7th national COVID-19 vaccination exercise to commence July 19
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that the 7th National COVID-19 Vaccination Days (NaCVAD-7) will take place from tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19 to...
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Sleeping sickness: Biting flies mistake the colour blue for food – Research
Groundbreaking research into the behavior of biting flies offers promising insights for Africa's battle against sleeping sickness.Scientists have discovered that biting flies are drawn...
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Unrest in Mozambique over cholera outbreak misinformation
Health officials report that false claims regarding the spread of a cholera outbreak in northern Mozambique have resulted in violent protests and fatalities.The...
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