Prior to the introduction of the professional practice of herbal medicine, made possible by way of formal education/training in Ghana through the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the indigenous/informal practice of herbal medicine existed and still exists. The informal herbal medicine practice forms part of the Traditional medicine practices in Ghana. Traditional … Read more
The Auditor General is validating the pension of some labour unions in the country to enable their fund managers receive the monies on their behalf. The Finance Minister Seth Terkper confirmed this in an interview on the Citi Breakfast show on Friday [November 25]. Some labour unions in the country including the Ghana National Association … Read more
The Auditor General is validating the pension of some labour unions in the country to enable their fund managers receive the monies on their behalf. The Finance Minister Seth Tekper confirmed this in an interview on the Citi Breakfast show on Friday [November 25]. Some labour unions in the country including the Ghana National Association … Read more
Twelve labour unions have given government up to 21 November to transfer their Tier-2 pension funds to their custodian banks or they embark on a nationwide strike. The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSSAG), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Ghana Medical Association (GMA), and … Read more
Twelve labour unions have hinted they would embark on a nationwide strike starting Tuesday over the failure of government to pay their five percent Tier II pension deduction. National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) President, Christian Adai Poku told Joy News they are dissatisfied with government’s handling of the issue, which informs their the decision. … Read more
Twelve Labour Unions are planning to embark on a strike over transfer of their tier two pension contribution this week. The twelve, including the Ghana Medical Association(GMA), representing doctors and the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) are demanding an immediate transfer of their pension contributions to their private fund managers. The Chairman of the … Read more
Information gathered by DAILY GUIDE indicates that civilian doctors at the 37 Military Hospital are aggrieved over their exclusion from the condition of service (COS) and category 2 & 3 allowances of medical officers in the public sector. In protest, the doctors are on the verge of embarking on a strike, should the Military High … Read more
Tooth extraction, when necessary, is not bad We have read with serious concern, a front-page headline article titled “Tooth extraction is bad -Dentist” in the Friday, 21st October 2016 edition of The Mirror. We at Oral Health Express-Ghana were alarmed reading the above headline and subsequently the article itself hence our decision to respond. Background … Read more
The late stateswoman, Dr Mrs Mary Grant who died at age 88 has been laid to rest. This was after a state burial at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on Friday. The former Member of the Council of State died in September this year at the 37 Military Hospital. Dr Grant who served as … Read more
Health Minister, Alex Segbefia, has said medical doctors in the country have no justifications to complain about being unemployed, especially when they have turned down postings to areas they consider deprived. He said this in response to concerns raised by doctors over government’s inability to engage new doctors who have completed their housemanship training. Speaking … Read more
Members and sympathisers of the two main political parties in Ghana have extolled the achievements of Dr Mrs Mary Grant, a former member of the Council of State, who passed last week. The stalwart of erstwhile Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) passed away last Sunday at the 37 Military Hospital after a short illness. Dr … Read more
The Former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor insists that government built the University of Ghana Teaching Hospital and not otherwise. He indicated that he was personally involved in seeking funds for the construction of the multi million dollar project which is almost complete. Dispelling allegations that the hospital is not government-owned, he told host of … Read more
The Ghana Medical Association has dismissed claims by the National Democratic Congress government that it constructed the University of Ghana Teaching Hospital. President John Dramani Mahama during the highlights of the NDC manifesto in Accra touted the construction of the Hospital among other health facilities as part of his government’s achievements. But the General Secretary … Read more
Former Member of the Council of State and former member of erstwhile Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), Dr Mary Grant, has passed away Sunday, her family has confirmed. The family of the former PNDC and National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart said Dr Grant passed away Sunday September 18, 2016 afternoon at the 37 Military Hospital. … Read more
Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey has rubbished suggestions that Presidential candidates must make public their entire medical records before they are allowed to serve the nation. The debate started after a publication in the August edition of Africawatch magazine claimed the flag bearer of the main opposition New … Read more
Prior to the introduction of the professional practice of herbal medicine, made possible by way of formal education/training in Ghana through the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the unprofessional/informal practice of herbal medicine existed and still exists. The informal herbal medicine practice forms part of the Traditional medicine practices in Ghana. Traditional … Read more
Prior to the introduction of the professional practice of herbal medicine, made possible by way of formal education/training in Ghana through the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the unprofessional/informal practice of herbal medicine existed and still exists. The informal herbal medicine practice forms part of the Traditional medicine practices in Ghana. Traditional … Read more
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia , Dr Kwame Addo-Kufuor, who has been confirmed as the Minister of Defence, was born on July 14, 1940, in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. He had his secondary education at Achimota School and proceeded to study medicine at the University College Hospital Medical School in London. . … Read more
On 17 October 2014, Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, announced that Ghana is ready to stage the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition slated for January and February 2015. The original host, Morocco has officially written to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) saying it is no longer interested in hosting the … Read more
Health Minister Kweku Agyemang-Mensah says government has had to squeeze money from the Ebola fund to fight the cholera endemic. President John Mahama only last week ordered the release of six million cedis to augment the fight against Ebola. The president instructed that part of the money be used to purchase 10,000 additional Personal Protective … Read more