Tag: Noguchi Memorial Institute

Lassa Fever Kills One Person In Accra

One person has been confirmed dead in Accra from Lassa fever, an acute viral haemorrhagic illness. Director of Ghana Health Service, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, confirmed this to 3FM’s Sarah Parku...

Amidu’s Appointment Should Win Investor Confidence

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has maintained that the appointment of Martin Amidu as the Special Prosecutor is a strong indication of government’s commitment to combat corruption. He made...

GHS Dispels Lassa Fever Outbreak Scare

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has allayed the fears of the public on the outbreak of Lassa fever, saying its alert was to create the needed awareness so that precautionary measures would be strictly...

Our Children Didn’t Die From Swine Flu

Some parents who “mysteriously” lost their wards at the Kumasi Academy Senior High School (KUMACA) are contesting claims by the Ministry of Health that they died as a result of swine flu...

Prof. Peter Agre, Frimpong Boateng To Address 2nd Deltas Africa Grantees Confab

The West African Center for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana will from 3rd – 5th July 2017 be hosting the 2nd DELTAS Africa Grantees Annual meeting at the Fiesta...

Prof. Allotey Inducted As Fellow of Nigerian Mathematical Society

Professor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey, a renowned Ghanaian Mathematician and Scientist has been inducted as Fellow of the Nigerian Mathematical Society (NMS). The award was in recognition of Prof....

Noguchi Institute To Get Advanced Research Centre

The Noguchi Memorial Institute with the assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is to get an advanced research centre to deal with infectious diseases. A sod-cutting ceremony for...

JICA Supports Construction of Advanced Research Centre For Infectious Diseases

Prof. Kwadwo Koram, Director, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research of University of Ghana and some dignitaries have cut the sod for the construction of Advanced Research Center for...

Ghana, Japan Ties Unbreakable – Dr. Bawumia

The Vice President of the Republic, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has indicated government’s determination to engage with companies and countries interested in providing high quality infrastructure...

Ghana, Japan Ties Unbreakable – Bawumia

Ghana, Japan Sign $58.4m Grant Agreements For Road and Health Infrastructure

Ghana and Japan on Friday signed two grant agreements totalling $58.4 million, geared towards the improvement of international corridor roads and sector budget support to promote health service...

The Pearl On the Hill

Folklore has it that “Legon” means ‘hill’ in ‘Ga’, the language of the indigenes of the general Accra Area, so loosely translated The University of Ghana- Legon may mean The University...

Ministry of Health Warns Against Dengue Fever

The Ministry of Health has warned of an outbreak of Dengue Fever in neighbouring Burkina Faso and, therefore, advised the public on preventive measures. A Statement signed by Mr Alex Segbefia, the...

Ghana Risks Dengue Fever; Precautionary Measures Activated

Ghana has enhanced its health surveillance and initiated precautionary measures against the outbreak of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne tropical disease that causes high fever and joint pains among...

NGO Launches Medication That Cures HIV

The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, has called for the use of local resources to solve health problems confronting the country. Speaking at the launch of a...

Suspected Case of Ebola Recorded at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Hospital – Awaiting Test Results from Noguchi.

A suspected Ebola case at the University Hospital of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is causing fear and panic at the hospital and among the university community. The...

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