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Rising Hypertension Cases in Amenfi Central Constituency: Experts Urge Regular Checkups

491  Amenfi Central Constituency in Ghana’s Western Region is witnessing a concerning surge in hypertension cases, according to Dr. Shepherd Aflakpui, a medical doctor at Clinic Pharma in Accra. Dr. Aflakpui made these remarks following a week-long health screening exercise and breast cancer awareness campaign conducted by the Joana Gyan Foundation in Manso Amanfi,Sureso,Sraha,Agona Camp,Ohenekrom […]

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CK Mensah Foundation Emphasizes Women’s Health As Key To Sustainable Economic Growth

714  Mr Courage Kwame Mensah,CEO of CK Mensah Foundation has highlighted the critical role women’s health plays in driving economic growth and sustainability. At the Foundation’s Maiden edition of Free Health Screening and Donation for Humanity at Abuakwa in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality , CEO CK Mensah emphasized that women’s health is crucial for […]

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ARCC Collaborates with Key Institutions to Empower Adolescents on Sexual and Reproductive Health

1,681  The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has embarked on a significant initiative to empower adolescents and improve their sexual and reproductive health and well-being. This effort is a result of a collaborative partnership with prominent institutions including the Ghana AIDS Commission, Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), Youth Development Authority, Ghana Health Services, and […]

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98% of Neglected Tropical Diseases are Curable, Not Spiritual – Health Director

1,373  Dr. Frederick Adomako Boateng, the Ashanti Regional Director of Ghana Health Services (GHS), has stated that about 98% of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are not spiritual, as perceived by the general public, but are curable. The primary goal is to eliminate these diseases by 2030 with appropriate treatment. According to Dr. Adomako Boateng, health […]

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Strengthening Primary Health Care: The Key to Universal Health Coverage-Ashanti Regional Health Director

1,499 The Ashanti Region has taken a significant step towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the hosting of the Integrated 2024 Annual Performance Review and First Quarter Health System Innovations Review Meeting. The event, which brought together stakeholders from various sectors, aimed to examine the region’s performance in the health sector and identify areas […]