Dr. Lawrence Tetteh expresses concern about cost of Kidney dialysis
By Rebecca Ampah Founder of Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Dr. Lawrence Tetteh has reacted to the proposed price adjustment of renal dialysis at the Korle Bu teaching hospital, emphasising the critical need for prioritizing healthcare and access to dialysis treatment in Ghana. According to him, Ghana has been grappling with the issue of exorbitant dialysis costs, […]
Africa needs more convergence in Universal Health Coverage; more focus on the vulnerable – Dr. Katlego Mothudi
By Rebecca Ekpe Managing Director for the Board of Healthcare Funders in South Africa, Dr. Katiego Mothudi says Africa does not have the luxury of waiting or the option of negating the consequences of not implementing access to Universal Health Coverage. Speaking exclusively to gbcghanaonline.com on the side-lines of the 2nd Health Harm Reduction Conference […]
Exploring growing need for open dialogue on contraceptive use among youth
By; Doreen Ampofo Issues on use of contraceptives in our traditional setting, until recently, was barely spoken about or discussed. It is even worse when teenagers are involved. But is it time to open up the subject especially when a recent UNFPA report is indicating that one in every ten children between ages 10 to […]
Ambassador Nancy Sam honoured at Africa Events Awards
Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam, President of Women in Tourism Ghana, has been honoured with a special honorary award at the 5th edition of the Africa Event Awards. The honour was bestowed on Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam on September 22, 2023, at an event held at the residence of South Africa’s High Commissioner in recognition of […]
Alan should have left long ago- Nana Yaa Jantuah
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) Nana Yaa Akyempem Jantuah has said that the former presidential hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen should have resigned from NPP a long time ago. “He even wasted too much time, Alan should’ve left long time ago, the […]
Anxiety disorders are mental disorders – Dr. May Cullen Wulff-Caesar
By Sabina Otabil A clinical psychologist and the CEO of Equilinks counseling and Psychological Support Services, Dr May Cullen Wulff-Caesar has revealed that anxiety disorders are mental disorders. She made this statement during the health segment with Valerie Danso on GTV’s Breakfast Show on the topic, ‘How to deal with anxiety disorders’. Anxiety, she said, […]
E-Jobs 4All to eliminate poverty
By Rebecca Ampah In an effort to combat the pressing issues of poverty and youth unemployment in Ghana, the inaugural Entrepreneurship Jobs for All (E-jobs 4All) annual summit was launched. This ambitious initiative, driven by a vision of fostering entrepreneurship, job creation, and women’s empowerment in Ghana, is set to make a significant impact on […]
Alan’s withdrawal won’t take votes away from NPP- Richard Ahiagbah
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Director of communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has said that the former presidential hopeful for the New Patriotic Party Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen’s resignation from the party will not amount to vote sharing or snatching from the NPP in the December 2024 election. “One thing we can […]
Morocco dedicates Fund towards devastating earthquake recovery; Assembling Experts in Marrakesh for post-disaster Learning Summit
By Rebecca Ekpe Morocco has invited Technocrats and Expertise from all over the world to Menara, Marrakesh, in a post-debriefing encounter in a bid to learn from and share lessons, about three weeks after the country was struck by a devastating earthquake that claimed almost 3,000 lives, affecting more than 300,000 persons including women and […]
Ghanaian doctor awarded for work promoting safe abortions
A Ghanaian doctor who is among this year’s winners of the Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize”, says she hopes it’ll bring the world’s attention to the issue of unsafe abortions, especially in Africa. Dr Eunice Brookman-Amissah has been recognised for “pioneering discussions on women’s reproductive rights in Africa and paving […]
