The Bono East Regional Health Director, Dr. Fred Adomako Boateng, has sounded an alarm over the rise in hypertension cases across the region. Dr. Adomako, cautioned the general public about the growing prevalence of the condition, also known as high blood pressure, and its potentially devastating health consequences if left …
Read More »Bono East Regional Health Directorate launches nurses, midwives celebrations week
The Bono East Regional Health Directorate has officially launched this year’s Nurses and Midwives Celebrations Week. The week-long event is aimed at honoring and recognizing the invaluable contributions of nurses and midwives in the region. The launched took place at the Regional Health Directorate in Kintampo. The celebrations will feature …
Read More »Mateso Chief Organizes Free Health Screening For Over 500 People
The Chief of Mateso in the Techiman South Municipality of the Bono East region who doubles as Officer in charge at the Holy Family Endoscopy Department, Nana Ati Adjei Chief of Mateso has organized a free health screening for over 500 residents in his traditional area. Nana Ati Adjei, during …
Read More »Bono East: Health Directorate launches world purple month
In a commendable effort to prioritize mental health, the Bono East Regional Health Directorate, has launched the World Purple Month campaign to create widespread awareness and understanding of mental health issues. The launch event, which was held at the Bono East Regional Health Directorate in Kintampo, brought together key stakeholders …
Read More »National Health Insurance Scheme to eliminate co-payment system
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has announced plans to do away with the co-payment system for healthcare services to curb malpractices and ensure greater transparency The co-payment system, which requires patients to make a partial payment for certain medical treatments and procedures, has been a source of concern for …
Read More »Parents urged to take advantage of the Africa Vaccination Week to seek good health care for their children
The Bono East regional Directorate of Ghana Health Service, has urged parents to take advantage of the Africa Vaccination Week to send their (children below 5 years) to the nearest health care centers for immunization and weighing to know their status. Dr. Fred Adomako, the Bono East regional Director for the …
Read More »“I am highly regretful of the inconveniences” – Medical Practitioner who disclosed Kuami Eugene’s health condition apologizes
A medical practitioner at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) who disclosed the health condition of a Ghanaian musician, Kuami Eugene has apologized for the inconvenience. Dr. Amina Harou in a statement said she is regretful of the inconveniences caused to the Patient due to my violation of our …
Read More »Why the Medical Practitioner who posted Kuami Eugene’s health condition suspended
The Medical Practitioner who posted Ghanaian Musician Kuami Eugene’s health condition on social media has reportedly been suspended for three months. Ghanaian High-life and Afrobeat singer-songwriter, Eugene Kwame Marfo, who goes by the stage name Kuami Eugene is responding to treatment at the University of Ghana Hospital after being involved …
Read More »Techiman Municipal Health Directorate joins COVID-19 vaccination campaign
The Techiman municipal health directorate has joined the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to embark on a five-day vaccination campaign to intensify the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The campaign, which runs from Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday to July 23, 2023, is to ensure that Ghana reaches the …
Read More »Aworawa Health Center sensitize girls on menstruate health hygiene
The Aworawa Health Center and the Awarowa community Health Committee on last Friday, 7th July, 2023, organized a day of awareness for girls in Aworawa basic school and Akrofrom basic school on menstruate health hygiene. They also ceased the opportunity to donate sanitary pads to the young girls. According to …
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