Ghana
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Inadequate financing threatens Ghana’s universal health coverage
GHANA – Ghana’s quest to attain the World Health Organization’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030 set to suffer a setback if the government does…
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AI taking over the healthcare sector as more startups come up with tech innovations
WORLD – The healthcare industry is going the digital way, as more tech startups are springing up with healthcare related innovations that utilize AI to…
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Ghanaian FDA starts regulation of toothbrush as a medical device
GHANA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said it will commence regulation of toothbrush as a medical device as from September. The authority…
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Vien Health unveils in Ghana to digitally ease doctor-patient access
GHANA – Vien Health, a virtual healthcare solutions provider that describes itself as Africa’s leading virtual healthcare platform, has launched in Ghana to help easy…
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Delta COVID-19 strain detected in Ghana but community spread is yet to be detected
GHANA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the Delta Coronavirus strain, originating from India, has been detected in Ghana through testing at the port…
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Ash Cell donates PPE to three hospitals in Kumasi to bolster fight against COVID-19
GHANA – Ash Cell Limited, Distributors for MTN Ghana in the Ashanti Region, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to three hospitals in Kumasi as…
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Canada announces US$8m support for hospitals in Ghana’s Ashanti region
GHANA – The Canadian government in partnership with UNICEF has offered US$ 8 million to improve quality health, nutrition, sanitation, and hygiene services in four…
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Roche launches first cancer treatment center in Ghana for effective cancer care
GHANA – Roche, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally, has launched a cancer treatment center at…
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Healthtech startups 54gene and mPharma Awarded as Technology Pioneers by World Economic Forum
AFRICA – Nigeria’s 54Gene and Ghana’s mPharma are among seven other African startups to be named among 100 most promising technology pioneers by World Economic…
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African Countries still struggling in HIV war due to inappropriate handling of disease containment measures
ZAMBIA – Most HIV patients in African countries have lower viral suppression than those in high-income countries due to low rates of viral load testing,…