Lusaka: Zambia has taken measures to address the systematic theft of medical donations following the United States’ decision to withdraw $50 million in health sector funding. This funding cut poses a challenge to the availability of treatments for mal…
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Infections Linked to 85% of Female Infertility in Sub-Saharan Africa
Accra: Dr. Nowiah Gorpudolo Dennis, a fertility specialist, has revealed that untreated infections are responsible for approximately 85% of female infertility cases in Sub-Saharan Africa, a figure significantly higher than the global average of 33%. S…
Ghana Joins Global Community for World Lupus Day Commemoration
Accra: Ghana on Saturday joined the global community to commemorate World Lupus Day to heighten public awareness. The Lupus Day, commemorated on May 10 every year, is in its 22nd year, with a focus on the need for heightened awareness of lupus and imp…
Speaker of Parliament Calls for Increased Investment in NHIS for Lupus Patient Support
Accra: Mr. Alban S. K. Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has urged for greater investment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to improve healthcare services, particularly for individuals suffering from lupus and other autoimmune diseases. …
Mother’s Day: Dr Prempeh Urges Ghanaians to Protect Girls Against Cancers
Accra: Dr Freda Prempeh, the Founder of the Ultimate Women Foundation (UWF), has urged Ghanaians to help protect girls against cancers and related diseases as the world celebrates this year’s International Mother’s Day. UWF seeks to encourage and moti…