Health Issues (63)
NAME, SHAME & PUNISH NAKED ROBBERS OF FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS' PACKAGE, FOHA CEO
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
It is gross insensitivity, grave sin and greediness that will lead to false names on Frontline health workers list in the health sector in Ghana. In a letter dated 7th April, 2020 by Nana Kwabena Adjei Mensah, Chief Director for the Ministers of Health stated the criteria and who qualifies as a FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKER in clear terms without any ambiguity. Monday 18th May, 2020 front page of the Chronicles carried a story " Naked Robbery at the Health
PLAY, A GOOD RECIPE FOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN: PAEDIATRIC NURSE RESIDENTS, GHANA COLLEGE OF NURSES & MIDWIVES
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
DATA & SCIENCE DOES NOT SUPPORT THE LIFTING OF BAN ON SOCIAL GATHERING IN GHANA, FOHA CEO - REV.JAK
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
As at 8th May, 2020, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Ghana was 4, 263, 378 recoveries, 22 deaths. Between 7th and 8th May total of 251 new cases was recorded with the majority from the Greater Accra Region. Out of 1,300 workers in an industrial facility, 533 have tested positive for COVID-19, which is part of the 251 new cases.
MADAM VERONICA APRAKU MENSAH BOWS OUT OF ACTIVE NURSING SERVICE
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
Madam Veronica APRAKU Mensah bows out of active Nursing service after over 3 decades of serving the Ghanaian community in the area of Nursing. She entered Sunyani Nursing School as an Enroll Nurse on the 12th May 1978 and graduated in 1980. She worked at the Sunyani hospital ( now municipal) hospital till the year 2000. Her quest for knowledge and personal development made her to continue her education at the Kumasi Nursing Training College from 2000 to 2003, Registered
INFLUENCE THROUGH POLICY: MIDWIVES IN THE BOARD ROOM NOW! FOHA CEO ADVICES
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
To be influencial, Midwives must see themselves as professionals with the capacity and responsibility to influence current and future healthcare delivery systems. The Midwifery profession is based on the science of human health and the science of caring. It operates from a framework that values all people in a holistic way and seeks to foster and advance people's health throughout their lifespans and across all levels of society. To achieve these objectives, it is essential that
FOHA DONATES PPEs TO KOBEDI HEALTH CENTRE
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
FRIENDS OF HEALTH ASSOCIATION ( FOHA) last Tuesday 21st April, 2020 donated Hand Sanitizers, Carbolic soaps, Tissue papers, face masks, malt and water to the Kobedi Health Centre in the Sunyani West District of the Bono Region of Ghana. The Donation was a result of a fundraising project launched by FOHA in it's bid to support central government's intervention in the fight against the COVID-19. Nurse Liticia, the facility in charge on behalf of the District Director of health services and the
SAFETY OF HEALTH WORKERS TAKEN FOR GRANTED IN GHANA, COVID-19 IN FOCUS: FOHA PRESS RELEASE
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
A lot of talks and noise has been made across the 16 regions of Ghana regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as to measures and strategies to put in place to contain the disease in case the number of infected people escalates. A lot of reassurances and good speeches has being made in our attempt as a nation to fight this pandemic. The politicians, religious leaders, the media, and varied union groups have added their voice in our bid to prevent the spread of the disease as a nation. The
NIA POSTURE DESPITE PRESIDENT'S BAN ON SOCIAL GATHERING IS DISRESPECTFUL, SHAMEFUL AND GROSS INDISCIPLINE: Rev. Jefferson Agbotro, FOHA CEO
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
The posture and the behaviour of the National Identification Authority ( NIA) is shameful, disrespectful and indiscipline to say the least, amidst president's ban on social gathering and all related activities that puts the lives and the health of citizens at risk. Last week Sunday 15th March, 2020 at 10 pm when the president of the republic of Ghana gave an executive order on social gathering, it was expected that all state institutions will comply in our bid to fight the
PREECLAMPSIA
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys.
Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women whose blood pressure had been normal. Even a slight rise in blood pressure may be a sign of preeclampsia.
Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious — even fatal — complications for both you and your baby. If you have preeclampsia, the only cure is
DIABETES MELLITUS BY DENNIS ANSU GYEABOUR, FOHA OUTREACH DIRECTOR
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
DIABETES
When last did you check your sugar levels?
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It's also your brain's main source of fuel.
If you have diabetes, no matter what type, it means you have too much glucose in your blood, although
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MOTORCYCLE & ASSAULT RELATED MAXILOFACIAL INJURY ON THE RISE IN SUNYANI REGIONAL HOSPITAL, DR. PAUL FRIMPONG : MAXILOFACIAL SURGEON BEMOANS
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
Dr. Paul Frimpong: Maxillofacial Surgeon at the Bono regional hospital is bemoaning the upward surge and rise in Maxillofacial injuries in recent times as a result of Motorcycle and Assault. According to him, it is becoming a common phenomenon and no week ends successfully without recording an accident of this nature as a result of OKADA, PRAGIA, ABOBOYAA and Assault. He said this during the Wednesday 5th February,2020 edition of the the clinical meeting of the Bono
COUNTRIES SHOULD HAVE LEGAL FRAMEWORK THAT CRIMINALIZES THE PRACTICE OF FGM IN ALL ITS FORMS, FOHA CEO
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and the integrity of girls and women. FOHA pleadges its supports and commitment towards having a legal framework in all countries that CRIMINALIZES the Act and practice of FGM and promote programmes that empowers the Youth especially girls within their teens who falls victims of
DR. DR. E.K. AMPONSAH TAKES DELIVERY OF 12 AMBULANCES FOR THE BONO REGION
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
Dr. Dr. E. K. Amponsah: Coordinator of National Ambulance service for the Bono and Ahafo Region and Medical Director of the Bono Regional hospital last Tuesday 28th January took delivery of 12 Ambulances for Sunyani East, Sunyani West, Berekum East & West, Dormaa East, Dormaa Central, Dormaaa West, Jaman South, Jaman North, Tain , Banda and Wenchi. This is part of governments commitment to emergency care in Ghana. The 13th one will be placed at the Sunyani
WHAT DOES THE YEAR OF THE NURSE AND MIDWIFE MEAN?
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasi
2020 Named “Year of the Nurse” Endorsed By W.H.O.
Over the last few decades, the field of nursing has grown by leaps and bounds, with the importance of its role in the healthcare system more and more exemplified. And things are just elevating further.
Nurses Are The “Bridge” Of Healthcare
In January of 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) had a meeting where the director-general of the W.H.O., Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, made the official proposal to declare 2020 the year of the