Health Issues (63)
OUTBREAK OF H3N2 AT KROBO GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiSITUATIONAL UPDATE
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UPSURGE OF FLU IN THREE (3) SECOND CYCLE INSTITUTIONS, EASTERN REGION; NOVEMBER 2019
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) received a report of unusually high number of suspected flu cases in three (3) secondary schools (Akuse Methodist Secondary School, Krobo Girls Secondary School and Legacy School (Private)) in Lower-Manya-Krobo District of Eastern Region on Thursday
Ms. Agnes Asiedu is the Director of Health Services Appointed for Berekum West, CONGRATULATION DIRECTOR
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiLeaders instil in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves, challenges people to challenge the status quo, and make difference in their generation. Positive leaders empower people to the peak of their goals. For distinguished contribution to the Nursing profession in both clinical and training field, and by extension the entire health system in Ghana. You have paid your due to the developmental agenda of Ghana. Her words and communication skills are balms that soothes and
MR. ASANTE BOWS OUT OF ACTIVE SERVICE AFTER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION AS HEAD OF SUNYANI REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAB
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiCONGRATULATION MR. ASANTE FRANK, YOU HAVE PAID YOUR DUE TO THE GHANA HEALTH SERVICE !!!
Names like Mr.Asante Frank lingers in the memories of the medical laboratory fraternity in the Brong Ahafo region and Ghana as a whole due to his Sterling contributions made in the Developemental agenda of Ghana, medical laboratory in focus. You have served your generation well, you have made a an indellible mark, you have touch your generation, your imapct will resonate in the royal veins of
SUNYANI MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL MASS CASUALTY WORKSHOP REINFORCES TEAMWORK
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiSince the Advent of emergency medicine in Ghana some 10 years ago, tremendous progress has been achieved in the health care industry in Ghana in preventing preventable deaths and medical complications. The emergency systems runs for 24 hours and it does not depend on who came first but rather who needs the care first depending on the triage scoring cards. The cards are scored # Red # Green # Yellow # Black according to what the client scores with respect to respiration, blood pressure, oxygen
SUNYANI REGIONAL HOSPITAL PRAISED FOR ADHERING TO STANDARD OF PRACTICE
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiYesterday 29th October 2019 was a day that was greeted with a lot of smiles and joy as the Sunyani regional hospital got ready for the 2019 peer review. The peer review is a yearly assessment and examination of all facilities across the nation Ghana and Ghana Health Service in particular to ascertain wether or not they are working within the remits of their professional standards. The Team for the Assessment were selected from the regional health directorate, sunyani Municipal assembly
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AT SUNYANI REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiA two days Mass Casualty workshop for staff of Accident & Emergency Unit of the Sunyani regional hospital ended with renewed skills, competencies and knowledge in handling accident victims. The workshop brought together staff of the Accident and Emergency Bay, Ward, theatre and other paramedical departments of the hospital as well as some Emergency Nurses & Critical Care Nurse from the Sunyani Municipal hospital. The workshop forms part of the 2019 strategic plan put in place to
FILTH SWALLOWS THE BEAUTY OF SUNYANI
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiIn the year 2007 the Ghana Tourist Board adjudegd Sunyani as the cleanest city in Ghana. When the award was present to the Paramount chief of Sunyani, Nana Asor Nkrawir II, he congratulated the then MCE, Hon.Twumasi and the Assembly for the role played in ensuring Sunyani gets into the global front. The chief cautioned the Assembly not to remain complecent and relax but rather work assidiously to maintain the standard of cleanliness. Just a decade and two years down the line, filth in
KOTOKROM RECEIVES FREE MEDICAL SCREENING FROM FOHA & WATCHERS'
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiYesterday 5th October 2019 was another day that FOHA in partnership with WATCHERS' chapel International brought Free Medical Care to the doorsteps of the indegenous people of Kotokrom. The programme was in three parts: Health walk, Clean up excercise and health screening on Diabetes Mellitus, Blood Pressure check to rule out Hypertension, Body Mass Index ( BMI) to rule out obesity, Hepatitis B screening, Dental examination, and General Medical Consultation. The programme brought together
FOHA NEXT MEDICAL OUTREACH IS TOMORROW SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 2019 AT KOTOKROM, SUNYANI
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiFOHA is excited to Announce that our next medical Outreach is coming on this Saturday 5th October, 2019 at Kotokrom- Sunyani, off Agya Nkrumah Road. We are committed to bringing quality and professional health care services to the Ghanaian community. FOHA has being on this road for 11 years now.
FOHA is doing this programme in partnership with WATCHERS' CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL - A charismatic church that believes in the building a resilient community. There will be health walk and clean up
FOHA NEXT MEDICAL OUTREACH IS TOMORROW SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 2019 AT KOTOKROM, SUNYANI
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiFOHA is excited to Announce that our next medical Outreach is coming on this Saturday 5th October, 2019 at Kotokrom- Sunyani, off Agya Nkrumah Road. We are committed to bringing quality and professional health care services to the Ghanaian community. FOHA has being on this road for 11 years now.
FOHA is doing this programme in partnership with WATCHERS' CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL - A charismatic church that believes in the building a resilient community. There will be health walk and clean up
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Theatre Supervisor Advocates for Nurses Empowerment
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiMrs. Eunice Oppong - Amoah : Deputy Director of Nursing Services ( DDNS) and the supervisor of the theatres at the Sunyani Regional hospital is calling on all nurses to show strong leadership at their various units within the hospital fraternity and adhere to the standard of the nursing profession.
Mrs. Eunice Oppong - Amoah had her Nursing Education at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital from 1989 - 1992 and was stationed at the the Sunyani Municipal hispital till 1996. By dint of quest
HOD MEETING WITH STAFF OF REGIONAL HOSPITAL - SUNYANI EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ENDS WITH HIGH TEAM SPIRIT
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiToday marked another landmark achievement for the regional hospital - sunyani as the new Head of Department for the Emergency Department - Dr. Korankye met the staff to officially outline his vision for the department, take feedback and inputs from staff for health system improvement. The emergency department is made up of the
# Emergency Ward
# Emergency Bay
# Triage Unit
# Emergency Theatre
# Pharmacy &
# Records
The purpose of the emergency Unit is to be at the forefront of
IS SDG 1 POSSIBLE BY 2030 WITH THE HIGH CORRUPTION INDEX IN AFRICA: FOHA CEO QUIZZES
Written by Jefferson Agbotro Kwasiwww.fohaghana.org
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
While global poverty rates have been cut by more than half since 2000, one in ten people in developing regions are still living with their families on less than the international poverty line of US$1.90 a day, and there are millions more who make little more than this daily amount. Significant progress has been made in many countries within Eastern and Southeastern Asia, but up to 42% of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa
THE DEVASTATING EFFECT OF POVERTY ON HEALTH, FOHA CEO
Written by Jefferson Agbotro KwasiApproximately 1.2 billion people in the world live in extreme poverty (less than one dollar per day). Poverty creates ill-health because it forces people to live in environments that make them sick, without decent shelter, clean water or adequate sanitation.
FOHA supports communities to design and implement 'pro-poor' health policies, that is, health policies which prioritize and respond to the needs of poor people. This work includes global advocacy, regional initiatives and direct support to