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10 NIA officials dismissed for gross misconduct

1,959  The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed 10 staff members following investigations into allegations of misconduct, extortion of funds from Ghana Card applicants, and violations of NCA’s Standard Operating Procedures and applicable public service rules in the course of their duties as public officials responsible for registration activities. The decision by management to dismiss […]

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GMA threatens to withdraw services from Bimbilla Hospital over attack on medical superintendent

1,479  The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has condemned the attack on the medical superintendent of Bimbilla Hospital, threatening to withdraw services if the lives of their members cannot be guaranteed. The warning comes after the medical superintendent of Bimbilla Hospital, Adam Barhama, was chased out of his office on Friday by angry youth who demonstrated […]

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Mampong Govt Hospital workers threaten sit-down strike over blocked pathway

1,425  Healthcare professionals at the Maternity Wing of Mampong Government Hospital have issued a stern warning regarding their intention to initiate a sit-down strike, commencing on Monday, August 14th, 2023. The catalyst for this decision stems from the recent action taken by the administration of the Mampong Nursing and Midwifery Training College. This action involves […]

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Breastfeeding is essential in fighting emerging diseases and infections

1,339Source: GNA The Municipal Nutrition Officer of Ledzokuku Municipal Health Directorate, Mawuli Fedieley, says ensuring exclusive breastfeeding is essential in fighting emerging diseases and infections. Mr Fedieley noted that it was, therefore, important to create an enabling environment for nursing mothers to fulfill the exclusive breastfeeding requirement to help the babies build their immune systems […]