Syphilis on the increase The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has expressed concern about the increasing cases of Syphilis in most communities in the country especially among people between 40 and 50 years. Dr Thomas Agyarko-Poku, Ashanti Regional HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator, who expressed the sentiments, noted that the disease was more prevalent in the Central and Western Regions.
Two state organs disagree over mosquito coils The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) and the Food and Drugs Board (FDB) have expressed divergent views on the general perception that mosquito coils and sprays kill mosquitoes when used in rooms.
FDB boss hints of Traditional medicine on NHIS drugs list The Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Board (FDB), Mr Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko, has hinted of Traditional medicines being included in the list of drugs approved by the National Health Insurance Scheme.
Fake doctor exposed A 28-year-old man, Michael Quansah, has been arrested by officials of the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) for allegedly holding himself out as a medical doctor and defrauding people of huge sums of money.
High child mortality – GHS expresses worry The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Elias Sory, has expressed worry over the under five child mortality rate and therefore called on all stakeholders to step up activities to curb the situation.
Watch out!: Fake sanitary pads on sale The Food and Drugs Board has warned women to be wary of fake sanitary pads on the market since their use poses a threat to their health. Use of those pads could lead to infection and affect a woman’s ability to have children, the board said.
