 Hypertension is the number one killer disease in Ghana
(30 Oct 2007)
Hypertension is the number one killer disease in Ghana today. Doctors at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital say almost 70 percent of all deaths at the hospital are caused by hypertensive conditions.  |
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 Brainstorm on Millennium Development Goals (MDG)
(29 Sep 2005)
Dr George Amofah, Director of Public Health of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Monday called for linkages among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in efforts to reduce child mortality and promote maternal health in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
He said, the MDG aimed at reducing child mortality by two-thirds and maternal mortality by three-quarters by 2015 could not be achieved without the collaboration of the MDAs.
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 SSNIT Contributors to start benefiting from the NH
(29 Sep 2005)
Dr Sam Adjei, Acting Director-General, Ghana Health Service (GHS), said a number of activities including the development of a GHS medium-term strategic plan were undertaken in 2004 to effectively deal with the challenges of the scheme and to provide maximum support to move the NHIS forward.
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 Desist From Smoking In Public Places; Tobacco Smokers Advised
(27 Sep 2007)
Tobacco smokers have been urged to desist from smoking at public places and among non-smokers as doing so creates health hazards for the public.
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 Use Simple Tools To Reduce Death
(25 Feb 2008)
Dr Elias Sory, Director General of Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Wednesday emphasized the need for health centres and teaching institutions in the health sector to be refurbished with simple tools to help reduce maternal and child mortality rate. |
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Adhere to core values of the medical profession
(25 Apr 2008)
Dr. George Amofa, Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS)has urged medical practitioners to strictly adhere to the core values of the profession to help improve health care delivery.
He mentioned the six core values as people sensitivity, professionalism, teamwork, discipline, innovation and integrity. |
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