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Relief is coming for newly trained health professionals - but will it be enough to stem the ongoing 'brain drain'?
The Ministry of Health has received financial clearance to pay over 14,000 rotation nurses and midwives. The clearance also covers 637 medical and dental house officers across the country - a move that should relieve some financial strain.
Over 14,000 health workers are impacted by a new decision - but what does it mean for healthcare in Ghana?
The Ministry of Health has secured clearance to pay allowances to over 14,000 rotation nurses and midwives. This also includes salaries for 637 medical and dental house officers. The move aims to improve allowance payments to health professionals undergoing mandatory service.

Are unregulated herbal concoctions contributing to Ghana's rising kidney disease cases, and what are the hidden dangers?
JoyNews' The Probe will discuss rising kidney diseases linked to unregulated herbal concoctions. Experts including Prof. Danquah (KNUST) and Prof.

Why is there a call to honor a 98-year-old Ghanaian woman for her contributions to the nation's health sector?
Ghana is urged to recognize Dzagbele Matilda Asante, a 98-year-old who contributed significantly to national development, particularly in healthcare. As the wife of K.B.

Why are African and European researchers collaborating to tackle newborn infections in this multi-country initiative?
SNIP-AFRICA partners met in Accra to boost research into severe neonatal infections. The project, involving 12 institutions, aims to improve newborn survival across Africa. Ghana, through KNUST, leads training efforts.

Expectant mothers at Adabraka Polyclinic learned about the risks of STIs - but what happens when partners refuse.
Adom FM's Nyinsen Ne Awuo programme held a health education session on STIs for pregnant women at Adabraka Polyclinic. Medical professionals warned of the dangers of untreated infections like syphilis for unborn babies.