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INEC provides health screenings to forest communities for well-being and conservation

Aziboat2 years ago04 mins

[ad_1] About 600 residents from Kwapanin near Offinso and surrounding communities in the Ashanti region underwent health screenings, including tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hepatitis B, malaria, blood pressure, and skin infections – aimed to enhance their well-being, emphasizing the connection between individual health and environmental protection. Medication has also been provided as needed,…

Aspiring Assemblywoman organizes free health screening, registers 500 residents under NHIS

Aziboat2 years ago03 mins

[ad_1] An aspiring Assemblywoman for Old Estate East in the New Juaben Municipality of the Eastern Region, Rebecca Oforiwaa Darko, has underscored the need for Ghanaians to go for regular health check-ups, to enable them to know their health status. According to her, it would offer them the opportunity to treat diseases early to save…

Lucy Quinn and Rebecca Holloway: ‘Funny first impressions, opposing sides & mental health’

Aziboat2 years ago01 mins

[ad_1] Republic of Ireland winger Lucy Quinn and Northern Ireland’s Rebecca Holloway discuss being footballers in a relationship, first impressions, playing against each other and dealing with mental health. READ MORE: ‘I just shut down’ – Holloway on mental health struggles Watch Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland on BBC Two NI & BBC iPlayer…

Rebecca Holloway: ‘I just shut down’ – Northern Ireland defender on mental health struggles

Aziboat2 years ago010 mins

[ad_1] ‘Funny first impressions, opposing sides & mental health’ Coming: Windsor Park, Belfast Date: Tuesday, December 5 Kick-off: 18:00 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Two NI & BBC iPlayer; live text commentary and match report on the BBC Sport website “I felt it in myself. There were moments in games where I would get pains…

Health personnel urged to prioritize child abuse and neglect cases

Aziboat2 years ago04 mins

[ad_1] Emergency medical staff have been urged to prioritize the management of child abuse cases. Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo thus called for requisite logistics to ensure satisfactory outcomes in the handling of such cases. “Despite the difficulty in detecting cases of potential child mistreatment and…

DVLA organises health screening for commercial drivers ahead of Christmas

Aziboat2 years ago03 mins

[ad_1] The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in partnership with the Ghana Optometry Association, has successfully organized a complimentary eye screening test for commercial drivers in Accra. This initiative is a significant component of the authority’s 25th-anniversary celebrations, aiming to ensure the safe operation of transport services during and after the Christmas season. In…

Breaking Barriers: CPHIA 2023 pioneers a new Public Health Order in Africa

Aziboat2 years ago07 mins

[ad_1] The 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023) kicked off on Tuesday, November 28 in Lusaka, Zambia. Distinguished by the presence of African Heads of State, health ministers, and a constellation of scientists, innovators, and researchers, the conference promises to be a pivotal event shaping the future of public health on…

AGA health foundation’s NICU to the rescue of preterm babies in obuasi

Aziboat2 years ago06 mins

[ad_1] As the world marked World Prematurity Day, usually celebrated on November 17, the spotlight is on the AngloGold Ashanti Health Foundation’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, dubbed ‘the game changer in the treatment of children born preterm.’ Preterm babies are infants delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy. Such babies have low birth weight, difficulty…

Vodafone Ghana Foundation provides free health screening to the Dodi community

Aziboat2 years ago03 mins

[ad_1] The Vodafone Ghana Foundation on Friday, November 24, took its bi-monthly Healthfest program to Dodi, a vibrant community nestled in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. Aligned with Vodafone Ghana’s commitment to social responsibility, the initiative provided free medical care to over 583 residents. A dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists delivered…

Adansi Development Association calls on govt to support preventive health care

Aziboat2 years ago03 mins

[ad_1] The President of the Adansi Development Association (ADA), Henrietta Oppong, is urging the government to contribute to improving preventive healthcare systems in Ghana. According to her, routine healthcare, including screenings, check-ups, and patient counselling to prevent illnesses, diseases, or other health problems, are practices that people must observe regularly. However, in Ghana, many health…