Excessive use of herbal medication to blame for rising cases of kidney diseases – Dr. Patrick Kuma A » February 25th, 2022

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye has said the excessive use of herbal medication is increasing the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Ghana.   The prevalence rate of chronic ki...Read More

Stakeholders beg for emergency block for Sandema Hospital » February 22nd, 2022

Stakeholders in Sandema in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region have appealed to the government and other benevolent organisations to assist the Sandema Hospital with an Emergency Block.   The current four-bed capacity ward, which serves as an ...Read More

S/R: Boachipe CHPS Compound shut down after shooting of health officers » February 22nd, 2022

The Boachipe CHPS Compound has been shut down following an attack on health officers by a resident of the community Friday morning.   The resident is alleged to have gone to the facility with a gun with the aim of shooting a staff of the facility. Read More

Update of Avian influenza (AI) in Upper East Region » February 22nd, 2022

Information gathered from the Upper East Regional Veterinary Officer in charge of personnel, Data and information Robert Bayuo, indicates that 15 communities have been infected with the Avian Influenza (AI) in the Upper East Region, as of the 17th of February, 2022.   Read More