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Overcoming Gender Barriers in Ghana’s Healthcare for Improved

WebGender inequality is not a novelty in any part of the world, and while there have been advances globally and nationally, the fact remains that progress has been slow. Gender inequality in the quest for healthcare is much devastating as women and girls, who are the most vulnerable, are at the receiving end of these inequalities.

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ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICE PACKAGE FOR PRIMARY HEALTH …

WebImproving primary health care (PHC) has long been recognised as a key to achieving health for all. A strong primary health care system not only delivers high quality care and services, it also builds trust with families and communities to promote the health and wellbeing of communities, while proving timely treatment.

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Primary Health Care (PHC) in Ghana; What We Mean

WebPrimary Health Care (PHC) in Ghana; What We Mean. June 2, 2021. ARHR. PHC is essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and acceptable to them, through their full participation and at a cost the community and country can afford. It is a whole-of-society approach to health and well-being centered on….

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Ghana: Accessing Essential Health Services in Calm and in Crisis

WebGhana: Accessing Essential Health Services in Calm and in Crisis. August 11, 2022. ARHR. Ghana’s health sector is one of the most invested, yet criticized sectors in the country. It remains a key indicator used by the citizenry in assessing governments’ performance. In spite of the significant investment and global commitments made by

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Addressing Equity Gaps in the Distribution of Health Workforce to

WebHuman resource for health (HRH), also known as the health workforce plays a pivotal role within the health system. They are central to the availability, accessibility, quality, effectiveness, and equity of healthcare service provision, optimum population health, and achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). To achieve the …

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Strengthening Primary Health Care to end Obstetric Fistula in Ghana

WebThe UNFPA estimates that the typical cost of fistula treatment, including surgery and post-operative care, is over $700, which is out of reach for most poor women. According to a 2015 Ghana Health Service/UNFPA report, an estimated 1,300 new cases of obstetric fistula are recorded annually with 1.6-1.8 cases occurring per 1000 birth. Way …

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Menstrual Hygiene Management: Addressing Challenges to …

WebMenstrual Hygiene day is observed on May 28 th because the menstrual cycle is an average of 28 days and lasts for 5 days each month (May is the 5 th month of the year). Interview with Madam Aba Oppong. ARHR as part of activities to commemorate this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, interviewed Madam Aba Oppong, a Sexual and …

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Prioritize Universal Access to Contraceptive Information and

WebBeyond health and well-being promotion, FP is strongly linked to land and ecological stability, socioeconomic independence, growth, and sustainability for individuals, families, communities, and societies. In spite of these benefits, universal access and voluntary uptake of FP are not guaranteed in several countries, particularly in Low-and …

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Health Systems Strengthening towards Universal Health Coverage

WebIntroduction . The recent series of unprecedented overlapping health crises is a reminder of the need for nations to build resilient health systems.

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The Application of the Vital Signs Profile for Effective Advocacy

WebA workshop on how to apply the vital signs profile for PHC advocacy has been organized in Accra by Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights. Participants of the workshop included Civil Society, Health Institutions, Development Partners and the Media. Results of the Public Health Care Performance Improvement (PHCPI) assessment study …

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The Crucial Role of Family Planning in Advancing Ghana's National

WebSeptember 12, 2023. ARHR. Family planning (FP) plays a critical role in shaping multiple dimensions of societal progress, including fertility management, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and women’s empowerment. Its significance is underscored by its central role in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly

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Breaking Myths and Misconceptions to Improve Family Planning

WebIt has been more than five decades since the National Family Planning Programme, which seeks to assist couples and individuals of all ages to achieve their reproductive goals and improve their general reproductive health was established.

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2019 BUDGET ANALYSIS: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY …

WebRehabilitation of Effia-Nkwanta Emergency, Maternity and Children’s block. Analysis of Allocation to MoH: The budget for the Ministry increased by 37% in nominal terms from GH¢4,422,348,243.00 in 2018 to GH¢6,037,506,718 in 2019. This is a positive move when compared to the 4.6% increase in 2018 over allocation in 2017.

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9,779 Out-of-School Adolescents Reached with SRH Education in …

WebResults. A total of 9,779 out-of-school adolescent boys and girls were reached with education on their sexual and reproductive health and rights and also linked to health facilities for further assistance. Out of this number, 8,636 are girls and 1,143 are boys from the six project districts; Ashiedu Keteke sub-metro in the Greater Accra Region

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Presentation of Analysis of Health Budget in 2021 National

WebGovernment of Ghana funding for wages and salaries item of the budget continues in the trend of steady increments. GOG allocations to wages and salaries in 2020 increased by about 22% compared to 2019 allocations, and for 2021 the increment is 27% compared to 2020 figures and 54% compared to 2019 allocations. Compared to wages and salaries, …

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Court slaps 37 Hospital with GH¢1m in damages over 2015 …

Web• The 37 Military Hospital is to pay the family of a 27-year-old woman an amount of GH¢1m and over in damages • Helena Brema Nyamekye bled to death after doctors at the Hospital went against her choice for a CS in childbirth • The judge on the case ruled that the Hospital was liable […]

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