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Breaking"Give to Gain": SILDEP and Gbarakan women group lead community dev't drive, expose crisis at Tumu Hospital
Summary
A donation meant to help patients at Tumu Hospital instead revealed a crisis - what will be done?
SILDEP and the Gbarakan Women Group donated wardrobes to the Tumu Municipal Hospital, highlighting the dire state of its children's ward, closed for six years due to structural issues. The hospital administrator appealed for urgent renovation to address the crisis.
Politics
4 min read
Livestream: The Probe discusses rising kidney diseases
Summary
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.
Health
1 min read
Callistus Mahama: On presidential travel, public trust, and the discipline of the reset
Summary
Why is the President's choice of aircraft for travel sparking debate about public trust and potential conflicts of.
Callistus Mahama addresses public concerns regarding President Mahama's use of his brother's aircraft for official travel. He acknowledges the importance of public trust and scrutiny in such matters. The presidency is weighing practicality, security, and cost.
Politics
4 min read
Hypertension cases rising in Ghana as many remain unaware of condition
Summary
Why are hypertension cases rising in Ghana, and what can be done to combat this worrying trend?
Hypertension is rising in Ghana, with about 3 in 10 adults affected, according to studies from 2015-2019. Many are unaware, and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital sees about 30 hypertension/diabetes referrals daily. Untreated hypertension can lead to kidney failure, costing GH₵6,000 monthly for dialysis.
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Health
2 min read
Gov't to ban gas cylinder importation - Energy Minister
Summary
Ghana's Energy Minister announces a ban on gas cylinder imports - what does this mean for local manufacturers?
The government plans to ban gas cylinder imports, according to Energy Minister John Jinapor. The ministry aims to boost local production by revamping the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) with a $6 million investment - but what challenges remain?
Politics
4 min read
Health
Gov't Clears Allowances for Over 14,000 Rotation Nurses, Midwives
Summary
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.
Health
2 min read