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Ghana on the offensive against diabetes
The Government of Ghana, with support from World Health Organization(WHO) and other partners, is stepping up its fight to defeat diabetes.
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World Health Organization turns 75 On World Health Day
Today, on World Health Day, World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates its 75th anniversary. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.
Read moreThe fight to resist multidrug-resistant TB in Ghana
In Ghana, the National TB Control Programme (NTP) has been instrumental in providing guidelines, treatment and support to clients affected by the disease. Since 2016 there have been great advances in the detection of Drug-resistant and Drug Sensitive TB cases, with GeneXpert is now the main diagnostic tool in investigating TB.
Read moreGlobal partners commit to improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Ten Ministries of Health with country, regional and global partners have resolved to strengthen collaboration towards improving maternal, newborn and child health through sustained quality of care at all levels of the health system.
Read moreGhana targets more children in malaria immunization expansion
The Government of Ghana has launched an expansion of the national malaria vaccine immunization programme to deliver malaria vaccines to thousands of children at high risk of malaria illness and death in Ghana.
Read moreWHO supports new regions with vehicles and office equipment
The World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Governments of the United States and Canada has presented vehicles and office equipment worth about 2.4 million Ghana Cedis to the regional health directorates of the six newly created regions in Ghana to facilitate the delivery of quality health service in all parts of the regions.
Read moreCo-creating solutions through multi-sectoral approach for sustainable health financing in Ghana
To help address the funding gaps, boost investment and improve health outcomes, the Ministry of Health has developed a National Health Financing Strategy. This was made possible with funding from the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (UNMPTF) through the technical leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Read moreBeating noncommunicable diseases through primary healthcare
In Ghana, NCDs account for 43% all-cause mortality, with major NCDs such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and respiratory disease becoming common in health facilities. However, the capacity to address NCDs at the primary health care has been identified to be limited
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