AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Preparedness: Ghana has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points (Elubo and Aflao) to guard against possible Ebola spread after the DRC outbreak. Blood Safety: Ahead of World Blood Donor Day (June 12), Ghana’s National Blood Service Ghana and WHO renewed calls for voluntary blood donation to tackle persistent shortages. Newborn Jaundice: A paediatrician warned mothers to find the cause of newborn jaundice at hospital, noting hidden causes like infections and G6PD deficiency can be dangerous if missed. Water & Sanitation: Ghana Water Ltd inaugurated the Governing Council of the Ghana Water Institute to boost training and research for better water service delivery. Menstrual Health: World Vision and Unilever supported adolescents in Bawku West with menstrual hygiene materials and hygiene education to improve school attendance. SGBV Response: Oti Region stakeholders were trained on the Essential Services Package to strengthen prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence. Hospital Accountability: The Gender-Based Violence Court gave prosecutors a final chance to file disclosures in the Mamprobi Hospital baby theft case, adjourning to July 8. Emergency Care Gap: A Central Tongu assembly member appealed for repairs to a long-broken district ambulance, saying it’s delaying maternal and emergency referrals. Health System Capacity: A former health advisor said Agenda 111 hospitals are equipped but some remain idle, urging government to open them and hire staff. Infrastructure for Health Access: Offinso North began work on a 24-hour economy model market that includes a clinic and pharmacies, aiming to improve local access and livelihoods.
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