Selected mental illnesses to be covered by national health insurance » November 18th, 2022

The Mental Health Authority has indicated that four mental health illnesses will soon be covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), as part of measures in improving the countrys mental health system. Read More

NHIA goes digital to facilitate access to its services » November 17th, 2022

 The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is maximizing technology through the development of Mobile Application (MyNHIS APP) to ensure easy ac...Read More

Analyst warns of return of cash-and-carry at hospitals over forex challenges » November 17th, 2022

Ghanaians could find themselves in cash-and-carry situations at health facilities because of forex challenges of the country, Dr. Kwame Sarpong-Asiedu, a research fellow with CDD-Ghana, has warned. Because the pharmaceutical sector is heavily reliant on imports, Dr. Sarpong-Asie...Read More

Access to contraceptives lowers maternal deaths—UNFPA » November 16th, 2022

  Mr Barnabas Yisa, the UNFPA Country Representative, says access to contraceptives will prevent unintended pregnancies and lower the maternal death rate of 310 deaths per 100,000 live births.  Mr Yisa stated that providing every person with access to safe and voluntary f...Read More