Ghana Health Service (GHS)

Cholera Kills Two People At Ada
25 Oct

Cholera Kills Two People At Ada

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A Cholera outbreak in the Ada enclave has claimed the lives of two individuals, with a total of 43 cases reported so far, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The outbreak, which has affected both the Ada East and Ada West districts in the Greater Accra Region, has prompted health authorities to take swift action to contain the situation and prevent further fatalities. The Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Frank Bekoe, confirmed the figures, stating that efforts are underway to manage the cases and prevent the outbreak from escalating. Dr. Bekoe emphasised that the…
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Child Mortality Reduces Nationwide To 32% – Kuma-Aboagye
23 Apr

Child Mortality Reduces Nationwide To 32% – Kuma-Aboagye

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The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has reported a notable decrease in the mortality rate among children to approximately 32% nationwide in 2024. Dr. Aboagye attributed this improvement to a holistic health intervention implemented by the Ghana Health Service, encompassing initiatives such as vaccination campaigns and counselling services, among others. Dr. Aboagye made this announcement at the launch of the 2024 African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, on the theme “Healthy Childhood: Invest In Your Child for a Better Future” at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Accra.…
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Akosombo Dam Spillage: Don’t Drink Water From Affected Communities – GHS Warns
22 Nov

Akosombo Dam Spillage: Don’t Drink Water From Affected Communities – GHS Warns

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a cautionary announcement, revealing that individuals in the communities that were recently flooded as a result of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam, will be unable to use water from various local sources for the next six months. The caution is a response to the contamination of water sources with faecal bacteria and E. coli, rendering the water unsafe for consumption. The revelation was made during a press briefing on the flood situation on Wednesday, where the Director of Public Health, Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, addressed the critical issue of water safety in communities…
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Childhood Vaccines Free, Not For Sale – GHS Cautions Public
14 Mar

Childhood Vaccines Free, Not For Sale – GHS Cautions Public

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reminded the general public that all children who missed out on their scheduled vaccination are still eligible per the national vaccination policy. This follows the arrival of some childhood vaccines which had been in shortage into the country. A statement issued by the GHS and signed by its Director-General, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, announcing the delivery of some childhood vaccines that have been in short supply in the country for some time now, said: “Regional cold vans have been deployed with consignments to their various regional cold rooms for onward delivery to the districts and facilities from Monday,…
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Health Ministry, GHS Receive First Consignment Of Measles Vaccines
12 Mar

Health Ministry, GHS Receive First Consignment Of Measles Vaccines

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The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Saturday, March 11, 2023, took delivery of the first consignment of Measles vaccines, BCG vaccines and Oral Polio Vaccines. The Ministry of Information in a Facebook post said distribution to various regions and facilities is underway. The Information Ministry assured that more vaccines are expected in the country in the coming weeks from multiple sources. “Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service receive first consignment of Measles vaccines, BCG vaccines and Oral Polio Vaccines. Distribution to various regions and facilities underway. More vaccines expected in Ghana in the coming…
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Ghana Confirms 14 Lassa Fever Cases
02 Mar

Ghana Confirms 14 Lassa Fever Cases

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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) says 14 Lassa Fever cases have so far been confirmed in the country. Those affected include some doctors and other health workers exposed in their line of duty. The GMA in a statement issued Wednesday, said while it acknowledges measures being put in place to trace their contacts and contain the virus from spreading further, it is also “facilitating the provision of psychological support to the colleagues confirmed with the disease,” and counselled the public to take precautionary measures. “The virus spreads to humans through contact with food or household items contaminated with the urine…
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COVID-19: Reintroduced Measures At KIA Start Today
06 Jan

COVID-19: Reintroduced Measures At KIA Start Today

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The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL)’s new directive for passengers arriving from China and other countries starts today, Friday January 6. Passengers will be required to present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result, 48 hours prior to departure from the originating country. Again, they will be required to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) at no cost. Per the directive, all other passengers originating their journey from elsewhere other than China, who are vaccinated or unvaccinated would also be required to present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result 48 hours prior to…
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