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❗️PRESS RELEASE❗️
Review of Covid-19 Protocols for International Travellers
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PUBLIC ALERT - OUTBREAK OF DENGUE
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From March of this year, you can purchase an HIV Self-Test Kit at any pharmacy or obtain it for FREE (for now) at health facilities. With this, you can test for HIV at the comfort of your home (Dr. Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager- NACP/GHS)
#HIVisreal
#gettested
#knowyourstatus
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Regional cold vans picking their consignments of the Measles, BCG and Oral Polio vaccines received and it’s accompanying logistics at the National Cold Room in Accra this afternoon.
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❗️IMPORTANT NOTICE❗️
Recruitment of Medical Officers
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
New Mosquito Species found in Ghana
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Ghana has not recorded any case of Ebola Virus Disease(EVD). However the country is on high alert after Guinea, a West African neighbor, confirmed seven cases of EVD.
Disregard the news circulating that Ghana has confirmed a case.
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
Two Confirmed Lassa Fever Cases in Ghana
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions at all Points of Entry in Ghana.
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❗️PRESS RELEASE❗️
Ghana Records Suspected Marburg Virus Disease.
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‼️PRESS RELEASE‼️
Ghana Confirms Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
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The Catholic Relief Service as part of their support towards addressing the health needs of community members has handed over 40 Modified Tricycle ambulances and 11 health commodity delivery vans to the GHS on 18th May, 2021 in Tamale to improve CHPS services in the North.
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‼️PRESS RELEASE‼️
Situational Report on Lights-out at Tema General Hospital.
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‼️VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT‼️
PLACEMENT OF NEWLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL OFFICERS
Medical Officers can visit any Region of choice provided there are vacancies, and submit your documents for placement.
Deadline: Friday, 18th November 2022
Details on page 31 of todays Daily Graphic.
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Where do I get vaccinated if i fall within the phase 1?
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Newly qualified medical doctors are by this communiqué informed of available vacancies in the regions.
Kindly submit documents to region of choice by Friday, 9th June 2023.
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
Update on Lassa Fever Outbreak in Ghana -28th February 2023
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
Update on Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Ghana
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Ghana's Covid-19 case count as at 25th December 2021.
Let’s continue to observe the safety protocols:
●Wear a mask always
●Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
●Practice social distancing
●Get vaccinated NOW
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PRESS RELEASE
RE: Covid-19: Deadly Indian strain detected in Ghana; Sputnik V, AstraZeneca vaccines not effective against it.
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First batch of Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Ghana.
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❗️Press Release❗️
Suspected Yellow Fever Outbreak in the Savannah Region
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Update: Ghana's Covid case count as at 18th January 2021.
#StayAlertStaySafe
#WearAMaskAlways
#WashYourHandsWithSoapUnderRunningWater
#SanitizeRegulary
#PracticeSocialDistancing
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Ghana's Covid-19 case count as at 21st December 2021.
Let’s continue to observe the safety protocols:
●Wear a mask always
●Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
●Practice social distancing
●Get vaccinated NOW
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Ghana's Covid-19 case count as at 24th December 2021.
Let’s continue to observe the safety protocols:
●Wear a mask always
●Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
●Practice social distancing
●Get vaccinated NOW
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‼️PRESS RELEASE ‼️
RE: PATIENT ALLEGEDLY ABANDONED IN A BUSH AT GOMOA OJOBI
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
RE: Health Implication for Current Weather Conditions
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Please Take Note
List of Covid-19 Vaccination Centers.
Kindly check comment section for the remaining lists.
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Get vaccinated against CoronaVirus. The vaccines are safe, and effective.
#covid19isreal
#stayalertstaysafe
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Yellow Fever vaccination is here. From 12th to 18th November, you can visit the nearest vaccination site for your vaccination. Be protected against Yellow Fever.
#yellowfevervacccination
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What you need to know about the MONKEYPOX DISEASE.
Remember to report immediately to the nearest health facility if you experience any skin rash or any of the symptoms listed.‼️
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What you need to know about the MONKEYPOX DISEASE.
Remember to report immediately to the nearest health facility if you experience any skin rash or any of the symptoms listed.‼️
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❗️PRESS RELEASE❗️
Review of Isolation Guidelines for International Arrivals Testing Positive for COVID-19 at the Kotoka International Airport
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Today is the last day of the National COVID-19 campaign, get vaccinated to protect yourself and family from COVID-19 this festive season.
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The Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has purchased a DAF Haulage Van. The vehicle which was handed to the Service today, was purchased from the regions IGF and is to aid in the transportation of essential commodities to facilities in the region.
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Musician, Celestine Donkor has been unveiled as the ambassador for COVID-19 vaccination in Ghana. She was out-doored at a media orientation on the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout...
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Ghana's Covid-19 case count as at 22nd December 2021.
Let’s continue to observe the safety protocols:
●Wear a mask always
●Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
●Practice social distancing
●Get vaccinated NOW
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"New Born Jaundice occurs when the color of the skin and eyes of the new born baby begins to look yellow in the first 28days of life, look out for Jaundice in your newborn baby" Dr. Della Dzosii-Ghana Peadiatric Society.
@mohgovgh
@WHOGhana
@USAID
@UNICEFGhana
@paedsociety_gh
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❗️JOINT PRESS RELEASE (GHS & GES)❗️
Vaccination of Students in Senior High Schools Across the County.
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
Recovery of the Last Case of Marburg Virus Disease in Ghana
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The Ministry of Health today received and handed over 10 Cold Chain Toyota vehicles from B Medical Systems to GHS.
The vehicles are to help distribute vaccines to all levels of the population rapidly to enable the Service continue scaling up Covid-19 vaccination in the country.
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Get ready as we bring you the season 6 of YOLO, a sequel to your all time favorite “things we do for love”. Starting 3rd February, tune in to be educated and entertained .
#YouOnlyLiveOnce
#yolotvseries
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His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo and the First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo Addo this morning took their COVID-19 vaccine at the 37 Military Hospital to signify the commencement of the roll out.
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Pregnancy Hypertensive Disorder is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the country, tap on link below for all you need to know about Hypertension in Pregnancy.
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The Service is privileged to have Mr. Kwame Nsiah-Apau, A.K.A Okyeame Kwame as an Ambassador for Hepatitis B and the upcoming National Polio Campaign.
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Menstruation is part of a girls biological makeup, it’s not a voluntary decision. Let’s support Adolescent girls with accurate information and sanitary materials to enable them have a stress-free menses.
#MHD2023
#makingmenstruationanormalfactoflifeby2030
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The goal to end AIDS by 2030 can only be achieved if we practice safe sex and know our status.
#KnowYourStatus
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Kindly visit a vaccination center in your vicinity for your COVID-19 vaccine.
#GetVaccinated
#thevaccinesaresafeandeffective
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❗️IMPORTANT NOTICE❗️
Placement of newly recruited Medical Officers is still ongoing and will end on Friday, 31st May 2024.
Visit any region of choice and submit the necessary documents, bearing in mind the quota for the regions.
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❗️IMPORTANT NOTICE❗️
2024/2025 INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS INTO HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
NB: Online Admission Portal Officially Opens Today.
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depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)—Subcutaneous (SC) or DMPA-SC is an injectable contraceptive product that is safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy and is administered every three months and It's easy for women who are trained to self- inject.
@mohgovgh
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
Ghana declares end of Lassa Fever outbreak.
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Welcome to 2023
We wish you a healthy, promising and fulfilling 2023.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Ghana's Covid-19 case count as at 29th December 2021.
Let’s continue to observe the safety protocols:
●Wear a mask always
●Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
●Practice social distancing
●Get vaccinated NOW
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The Service has received pieces of thermo coagulators - cervical equipment from Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo's office, the nation's First Lady to lessen the burden of cervical cancer in the country.
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The Ghana Health Service together with it's partners have organised a 2-day training workshop for journalists on COVID-19 reportage and vaccine misinformation management in Kumasi. The training is to equip the media with the right information on the COVID-19 vaccines.
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
Ghana’s Response to Current Global COVID-19 Situation
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Tobacco is a major cause of premature deaths and preventable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, stroke and hypertension in the country.
The Tobacco Atlas estimates that more than 6,700 Ghanaians die every year from tobacco-related diseases,
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All vaccines given to children are safe, effective, free and do protect them from diseases. Vaccinate your child to prevent diseases, disabilities and other health complications.
Remember to always ask the health worker about the growth of your child.
#africanvaccinationweek
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Ministry of Health and GHS with support from other Agencies and Development Partners, have declared the Month of December as Ghana’s Covid-19 Vaccination Month following its launch today, on the theme: “Protect Yourself, Protect your Family. Get Vaccinated Now Against Covid-19”.
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has handed over health equipment (3 Ambulances, 12 Blood pressure Monitors, 14 tablets and 13 laptops) to the Ghana Health Service for use by the Port Health department.
Full story in link below 👇🏾:
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Join our virtual round table discussion on achieving zero malaria in Ghana at 10am tommorrow, 4th March 2021.
Register with the link to participate
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The Ghana Health Service recorded a total of 622,849 hypertension and 24,781 stroke cases through DHIMS2 as of December 2022. These cases together with complications were reported by all 16 regions of Ghana.
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1/3 The liver is a very important organ of the body which works silently to ensure that hundreds of vital functions are performed in the body, knowing our hepatitis status and seeking early treatment are key for a healthy liver.
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The Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service with support from partners today launched Ghana's Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN) Strategic Plan at Alisa hotel.
@UNICEFGhana
@WHO
@UNFPAGHANA
@UNAIDS
@WorldBank
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❗️PRESS RELEASE❗️
RE: UPDATE ONE (1) - OUTBREAK OF DENGUE
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The Ghana Health Service has oriented the media on the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on the theme "Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated against COVID-19"...
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Ghana's Covid-19 case count as at 30th December 2021.
Let’s continue to observe the safety protocols:
●Wear a mask always
●Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
●Practice social distancing
●Get vaccinated NOW
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Globally, AIDS-related mortality has declined by 55% among women and girls and by 47% among men and boys since 2010. Knowing your status early counts. Join us as we launch the HIV Self- Testing on Wednesday.
#testyourselfknowyourstatus
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Celebrating the incredible work of midwives around the world on International Midwives Day! The theme for this year is "Together again: from evidence to reality"
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to maternal and newborn health.
#IDM23
#EvidenceToReality
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❗️What You Need to Know about Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (APOLLO)❗️
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Kindly take note of the updated COVID-19 Travel Guidelines which takes effect from 6th January, 2023.
#covid19
#covid19isreal
#ɢᴇᴛᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴀᴛᴇᴅ
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It is the launch of the National Immunization Days against Polio. Kindly join on zoom using the zoom details on the poster.
#HelpkickpoliooutofGhana
#polio
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The National COVID-19 Vaccination Days starts on Wednesday, 14th December to Sunday, 18th December 2022.
Get vaccinated to protect yourself, your family and loved ones.
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‼️IMPORTANT NOTICE‼️
No Confirmed Case of Monkeypox in the Country.
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The National Malaria Elimination Programme has held a 4 day mid-term review meeting to assess work done so far with the implementation of its 2021-2025 National Malaria strategic plan (NMSP). The joint evaluation meeting was held with its stakeholders with the aim of:
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The Ghana Health Service today, launched the 2021 National Breastfeeding Week Celebration in Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North Region under the theme; "Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility".
The launch was done by Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director-General, GHS.
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Join the millions who have been vaccinated and protected. COVID -19 vaccines are safe, effective and free. Get vaccinated now.
#Covid19IsReal
#GetVaccinated
#YourHealthOurConcern
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The Director-General of Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye took his COVID-19 vaccine today, at the the Greater Accra Regional Hospital(Ridge) Vaccination Centre.
#TheVaccineIsSafeandeffective
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UPDATE: Ghana's Covid case count as at 31st January 2021.
We all have a role to play if we want this pandemic to end.
1. WearAMaskAlways
2.WashYourHandsWithSoapUnderRunningWater
3. SanitizeRegulary
4. PracticeSocialDistancing
#StayAlertStaySafe
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Launch of Ghana's Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition Strategic Plan happening today at Alisa Hotel.
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Where do I get vaccinated if i fall within the phase 1?
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Elimination of Malaria in Ghana is possible with implementable strategies as contained in this strategic plan that is to be launched by H.E Nana Akuffo Addo this Tuesday.
Anticipate! Watch this space for more.
We all have a role to play in this Malaria Elimination Agenda.
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