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Western Region hosts 17th Annual General Meeting of Medical Superintendents Group of Ghana

October 4, 2018 8:17 am Add a Comment

The Medical Superintendents Group of Ghana is meeting in the Western Region from Tuesday 2nd October to Friday 5th October, 2018 for the 17th edition of the Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the Akroma Plaza Hotel yesterday 3rd October, 2018 … Read more →

Tuberculosis Spreading Fast In Urban Setting In Ghana – Study

November 14, 2017 11:04 am Add a Comment

A population-based molecular epidemiological study has revealed that Tuberculosis (TB) is prevalent and fast spreading in the urban areas than in the rural settings. The study also indicated that males are at higher risks of getting TB than their female … Read more →

9,700 Ghanaians die of Tuberculosis annually

March 29, 2016 8:06 am Add a Comment

It is estimated that over 76,000 Ghanaians are afflicted with Tuberculosis (TB), with more than 9,700 people dying of the disease each year. Mr Alex Segbefia, Minister of Health, said the disease, although curable, had remained a global menace that … Read more →